When did Huxley serve as president of the British Eugenics Society?
1959-1962
1945-1948
1965-1968
1950-1953
Answer
Huxley served as president of the British Eugenics Society from 1959 to 1962. Eugenics, a controversial movement advocating for selective breeding to improve human traits, was a topic of interest for Huxley. His presidency during this period reflects his involvement in the eugenics movement and his belief in the potential of genetic engineering to enhance human well-being.
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