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=Social Darwinism=

Social Darwinism is a term used for various late nineteenth century ideologies which, while often contradictory, exploited ideas of survival of the "fittest". It especially refers to notions of struggle for existence being used to justify social policies which show no sympathy for those unable to support themselves. It was associated with ideas between national or racial groups, or men and women. The process includes competition between individuals for limited resources, popularly but inaccurately described by the phrase "survival of the fittest", a term coined by sociologist Herbet Spencer.