Heredity and Social Responsibility: One of the most interesting discussions at the Church Congress, and one which we hope will bear fruit in creating an enlightened public opinion, was that which took place on heredity and social responsibility … (continues) … Some very strong criticism – though we must admit that it is more than justified by the gravity of the facts – was brought by Mrs. Pinsent, another speaker, against our neglect of eugenics, and the consequent tendency of defective and degenerate stock to multiply in a dangerous disproportion to the healthy selection of the community. … (continues) …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949