The Application of Eugenics in Estonia 1918-1940
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From the 19th century onwards, the biologisation of social discourse concerning Estonian nation-building was prompted by the supposed threat of degeneration and demographic concerns. The Estonian eugenicists constituted mainly a pro-natalist movement which stood behind several prominent activities aimed at the improvement of demographic situation. The eugenic movement was strong: in 1924 a eugenics society was founded. Eugenics was well perceived by the authoritarian political system in Estonia – the latter, besides attempting to biologise the national concept through the term of national entity, was aiming towards a corporate system of state-building, and fostered applied eugenics.