Eugenicism is a highly controversial philosophy advocating for the improvement of the human race through selective breeding and sterilization. Its synonyms include eugenics, genetic engineering, and human genetic modification. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the belief that certain individuals or groups in society are inferior and should not procreate to prevent the transmission of undesirable genetic traits. The practice of eugenicism has been widely denounced as unethical and discriminatory. Instead, many researchers and scientists are working towards improving the human race through positive genetic interventions such as gene editing and gene therapy to eliminate inherited genetic disorders and diseases.