Eugenics, mental tests and racial degeneration in Perú

Authors

  • Arturo Orbegoso Universidad César Vallejo, La Libertad, Perú

Keywords:

Eugenics, Tests, Racism, Public order

Abstract

This paper presents a brief review about eugenics and itsrelationship with mental tests, in Peru from 1900 to 1930. The control established by the elite regarding health norms is emphatized. This paper tries to explain whatsome intellectualiststhought about thisracist and pseudo scientific doctrine.

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Published

2012-12-30

How to Cite

Orbegoso, A. (2012). Eugenics, mental tests and racial degeneration in Perú. Revista De Psicología (Trujillo), 14(2), 98–111. Retrieved from https://revistas.ucv.edu.pe/index.php/revpsi/article/view/451

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2012): Julio - Diciembre

Section

Review Articles

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