The Supreme Court, in a chilling affirmation of eugenics, ruled in Buck v. Bell that sterilization of "unfit" individuals was not only permissible but constitutional, revealing a troubling precedent in state intervention.
Carrie Buck's story exemplifies the flawed rationale behind forced sterilizations; judged as "feebleminded," her average intelligence was overlooked, reflecting deep societal prejudices that shaped eugenics policies.
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