Sterilization Practices

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This flyer details the effects of eugenic sterilization as practiced in California. This was published by the Human Betterment foundation in Pasadena, California. The first effect that it lists, and the goal of sterilization in general, is the prevention of parenthood. : California has had in effect since 1909, a sterilization law applying only to inmates of state institutions. Up to January 1, 1937, the state had sterilized under this law, 11,484 patients (5933 men, and 5551 women).” It then goes to list the “good” effects of this such as “It prevents the birth of children who would probably have a bad heredity, who could not be cared for properly, by their parents, and who would be likely to become state charges.