discussion question

The minimum word count for this assignment is 200.

Your textbook describes Social Darwinism and places it into a historical context. It also tries to give you a sense of the enormous impact the idea had on American institutions/education/ethics/business practices/politics, etc. What are the pros and cons of Social Darwinism? Does it lead to inequality and is this inequality unavoidable in society?

DO NOT try to analyze this from a modern perspective. Try to tap into the mindset from the period when it was promoted, keeping in mind the power of the Zeitgeist. Also, keep in mind that most behavior is motivated. What were the MOTIVATORS? What was the state (CONDITION) of the country? Were RESOURCES in short supply? What possible JUSTIFICATION,i if any, could there have been to implement Social Darwinism?