2007-06-17 03:38:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Social Darwinism is the idea that Darwin's theory can be extended and applied to the social realm, i.e. that just as competition between individual organisms drives biological evolutionary change (speciation) through "survival of the fittest", competition between individuals, groups, or nations drives social evolution in human societies.
2007-06-17 03:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by John D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Social darwinism is the current American way of thinking since the Republicans took over the White House in 2000. It's not anti-religion, but pro-society. Like darwin's theory of survival of the fittest, social darwinism dictates that those in society with the most talent, the most drive, and with the strongest ability to fit into a situation, will succeed. It's the opposite of a welfare state where the government supports the people. In a social darwinism state, the people support themselves to the best of their ability.
2007-06-17 11:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by mac 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am superior to you because of my nationality , race or whathave you evolved past those like you so thus I am more sucessful and make more money and so on. something like that anyhow .
2007-06-20 23:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by gangsterpistol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
application of Darwin theory to all subjects
2007-06-17 11:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by hari prasad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee, it goes on in the Justice system daily.
2007-06-17 14:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋