Social Darwinism is defined by Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary as “an extension of Darwinism to social phenomena; specifically : a theory in sociology: sociocultural advance is the product of intergroup conflict and competition and the socially elite classes (as those possessing wealth and power) possess biological superiority in the struggle for existence.” In summary, Social Darwinism is the theory where those who are on top of the class structure belong there because they struggled and …showed first 75 words of 1836 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1836 total…were filling the human gene pool with those that were inferior to the wealthier, smarter white race. Most of the proof given to rationalize prejudices, and atrocities committed against those who fall prey to the unfair system, has since been disproved. Yet, there are still those who believe, and follow such cruel theories. Social Darwinism wasn’t the spark that created the mayhem exemplified in discrimination, yet it provided a way to validate such actions.