The Eugenics Podcast with Prof Marius Turda

The Eugenics Podcast with Prof Marius Turda

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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#12: LGBTQ

#12: LGBTQ

Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about eugenics, queer bodies and LGBTQ.

09-18
12:04
#11: Sports

#11: Sports

Dr Patrick Merricks (Oxford Brookes University) in conversation with Prof Marius Turda (Oxford Brookes University) about eugenics, physical culture and sports.

09-11
11:36
#10: At the Movies

#10: At the Movies

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

09-02
12:23
#9: Images and Visions

#9: Images and Visions

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

09-02
13:20
#8: Pre-Marital Certificates

#8: Pre-Marital Certificates

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

08-24
12:12
#7: Indigenous Populations

#7: Indigenous Populations

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

08-24
12:08
#6: #BlackLivesMatter

#6: #BlackLivesMatter

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

08-20
11:30
#5: Birth Control and Planned Parenthood

#5: Birth Control and Planned Parenthood

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.

08-20
09:56
#4: Christianity, Family and Reproduction

#4: Christianity, Family and Reproduction

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.

08-17
11:15
#3: Racism and the Roma Minorities

#3: Racism and the Roma Minorities

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.

08-17
10:37
#2: Disability and Japan's Eugenic Protection Law

#2: Disability and Japan's Eugenic Protection Law

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.

08-15
09:55
#1: Galton Falls (UCL and its Eugenic Past)

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

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.

08-15
12:36
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