The Eugenics Podcast with Prof Marius Turda

Sep 18 2020 17
The Eugenics Podcast with Prof Marius Turda artwork

In this series of 12 podcasts Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) explores the links between historical and current experiences of eugenics across the world. The purpose is to discuss, in an accessible way, how 20th century eugenic ideas and practices continue to shape our debates on reproduction, family, reproduction, racism, sports, gender and sexuality, and popular culture.

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#1: Galton Falls (UCL and its Eugenic Past)

Aug 15 2020 12 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about UCL's decision to de-name buildings named after the founder of modern eugenics, Francis Galton and its disciple, Karl Pearson.

#2: Disability and Japan's Eugenic Protection Law

Aug 15 2020 9 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about new revelations regarding the sterilization of individuals with disability under Japan's Eugenic Protection Law.

#3: Racism and the Roma Minorities

Aug 17 2020 10 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about the historical roots of anti-Roma racism and its prevalence during the COVID 19 pandemic.

#4: Christianity, Family and Reproduction

Aug 17 2020 11 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about the historical role played by the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches in shaping current debates about abortion, family size and demographic decline.

#5: Birth Control and Planned Parenthood

Aug 20 2020 9 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about Margaret Sanger and her seminal role in the birth control movement.

#6: #BlackLivesMatter

Aug 20 2020 11 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about how eugenic thinking and practices affected African Americans.

#7: Indigenous Populations

Aug 24 2020 12 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about the impact of eugenics on indigenous populations.

#8: Pre-Marital Certificates

Aug 24 2020 12 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about pre-marital and eugenic certificates.

#9: Images and Visions

Sep 02 2020 13 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about eugenics and visual culture. Part I: photography.

#10: At the Movies

Sep 02 2020 12 mins  
Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about eugenics and visual culture. Part II: films.