The Italic Race and Latin Eugenics: Scientific Terms for Persecutions and War in the Medical Literature of Fascist Italy
Abstract This article explores how medical language in Fascist Italy contributed to creating a climate of hatred and violence. Through the analysis of medical and scientific journals, the study examines how the Fascist regime influenced the medical profession and how science was used to justify per...
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| Language: | English |
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LED - Edizioni Universitarie di Lettere Economia Diritto
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Lingue Culture Mediazioni |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ledonline.it/index.php/LCM-Journal/article/view/6536 |
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This article explores how medical language in Fascist Italy contributed to creating a climate of hatred and violence. Through the analysis of medical and scientific journals, the study examines how the Fascist regime influenced the medical profession and how science was used to justify persecution, racism, and war. The article highlights how terminology, such as that relating to ‘race’, ‘purity’, and ‘duty’, was employed to connect biological concepts to Fascist ideology, normalizing discriminatory attitudes. The research reveals how medical science was manipulated to support nationalist and racist ideologies, with doctors playing a key role in legitimizing racial discrimination and eugenics. In summary, the article analyzes how medical discourse contributed to shaping public perception and legitimizing the ideological positions of the regime. |
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| ISSN: | 2284-1881 2421-0293 |