Reflection wk 9 November 11(Social Darwinism)

          “A large number of essayists, ministers, politicians, and others focused on the successes of leading entrepreneurs and financiers, and praised their achievements and the proof these leaders provided of the opportunities available to all.  The message was that riches were to be gathered, and merit was measured by money.  The masses were taught to respect thrift and hard work, which when added to virtue, were lauded as the means by which individuals such as John D. Rockefeller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan had amassed their fortunes,  famous in this campaign were the McGuffey’s Readers, books for elementary schools that systematically taught orthodox patriotic, moral, and social values.  An estimated 122 million copies were printed in several editions used and reused all across the country.” (Social Darwinism)

           

            This paragraph started out discussing the modern day riches of politicians and financiers and how they were praised upon their achievements and are proven to be the ones that are considered as the fittest which explains the theory of Social Darwinism.  Social Darwinism is a theory that was theorized by Charles Darwin, which stated that the fittest will survive; however when Charles Darwin came up with this theory he spoke in light of the evolution of man diseases that affect man and those who could/would survive various diseases.  Now in modern day’s man as interoperated this theory as only the fit will survive in society according to their social status and financial means.  This explains the job market, education and living facility for our fellow American.  It proves the racial segregation in schools, cities and business.  This theory have been absorb incorrectly by so many people that it now create an uneven balance scale in our social life.