Social Darwinism applied Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection to human societies, believing that society should allow the "survival of the fittest" through minimal interference, such as in the relationship between workers and employers, and that governments should follow a laissez-faire approach to capitalism.

2. Social Darwinism
• Based on Charles
Darwin’s theory of
evolution
• Applied to the struggle
between workers and
employers
• Held that society should
do as little as possible to
interfere with people’s
pursuit of success

3. Social Darwinism
Survival of the Fittest
Laisse-faire (“let it be”)
Government does NOT interfere
Capitalism