Social Darwinism Research Paper
Abstract
Social Darwinism is a name given to a theory that says only the fittest can survive. This idea was credited to Herbert Spencer in the nineteenth century. Social Darwinism is no longer used to describe our society as the role of the government became more prominent and social programs like welfare, Medicare, and Medicaid became necessity. Since the introduction of these programs, our society is no longer based on the idea of survival of the fittest; anyone can get help if needed. If Herbert Spencer were alive today, he would not agree with the way our country has pushed aside social Darwinism by introducing government aid.
Social Darwinism is a name given to a theory credited …show more content…
But the “top” has different meanings to many people. Not all participants in this life long journey can make it to the top on their own. To some, the top may simply mean the ability to provide for themselves and their family. Others may consider the top to be honored with the title of CEO of a national company, making millions of dollars each year. There are others who believe the top is defined by the compassionate heart they acquire and the numerous life experiences they walk out of this life with in order to be exactly what God created them to be. The “top” has a different definition to every participant in this crazy game called life. America has found a way to help those suffering laborers by creating government run social programs many Americans refer to as “welfare”. Welfare came to be in the 1930’s during the Great Depression. These programs were the government’s way of helping the overwhelming number of families and individuals that had little or no income due to the Depression ("Welfare information," 2012 Para. 1). What was formerly known as food stamps is now called SNAP which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Saddler, N.D. Para. 1). This government financial program allows many American families who would regularly not have the means to provide food day by day for themselves and their families …show more content…
The government-created social programs that were made to be a safety net for the poor and weak compete against the ideas of social Darwinism. The programs go against the idea of the natural dying off of the less fortunate since they help the needy get back up on their feet. Herbert Spencer would be against the programs, because his view of social Darwinism agrees that natural selection happens in society in order to create only the best. The rich and strong will carry on in society and the poor and weak will eventually die. Spencer would not agree with any government-run social programs, because they end up helping someone and he claims the fortunate (the strong) will rise naturally on their
Social Darwinism is a name given to a theory that says only the fittest can survive. This idea was credited to Herbert Spencer in the nineteenth century. Social Darwinism is no longer used to describe our society as the role of the government became more prominent and social programs like welfare, Medicare, and Medicaid became necessity. Since the introduction of these programs, our society is no longer based on the idea of survival of the fittest; anyone can get help if needed. If Herbert Spencer were alive today, he would not agree with the way our country has pushed aside social Darwinism by introducing government aid.
Social Darwinism is a name given to a theory credited …show more content…
But the “top” has different meanings to many people. Not all participants in this life long journey can make it to the top on their own. To some, the top may simply mean the ability to provide for themselves and their family. Others may consider the top to be honored with the title of CEO of a national company, making millions of dollars each year. There are others who believe the top is defined by the compassionate heart they acquire and the numerous life experiences they walk out of this life with in order to be exactly what God created them to be. The “top” has a different definition to every participant in this crazy game called life. America has found a way to help those suffering laborers by creating government run social programs many Americans refer to as “welfare”. Welfare came to be in the 1930’s during the Great Depression. These programs were the government’s way of helping the overwhelming number of families and individuals that had little or no income due to the Depression ("Welfare information," 2012 Para. 1). What was formerly known as food stamps is now called SNAP which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Saddler, N.D. Para. 1). This government financial program allows many American families who would regularly not have the means to provide food day by day for themselves and their families …show more content…
The government-created social programs that were made to be a safety net for the poor and weak compete against the ideas of social Darwinism. The programs go against the idea of the natural dying off of the less fortunate since they help the needy get back up on their feet. Herbert Spencer would be against the programs, because his view of social Darwinism agrees that natural selection happens in society in order to create only the best. The rich and strong will carry on in society and the poor and weak will eventually die. Spencer would not agree with any government-run social programs, because they end up helping someone and he claims the fortunate (the strong) will rise naturally on their