Why a North Carolina Program Sterilized Teenagers

The video explores the history and impact of the North Carolina Eugenics Board, which operated from the 1930s to the 1970s, sterilizing over 7,000 individuals. It discusses the origins of eugenics, the legal framework that allowed forced sterilizations, and the societal attitudes that supported such practices. The video highlights the victims' stories, the eventual closure of the program, and the state's apology and compensation efforts. It concludes with a call to prevent similar ideologies by promoting equality and challenging harmful rhetoric.

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