Why Is Social Darwinism a Distorted Application of Darwin's Theory

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why is Social Darwinism a distorted application of Darwin's theory?

• A) It assumes that some groups of people are more deserving of survival than others.
• B) It assumes that many characteristics that people share are the result of natural selection.
• C) It assumes that some groups of people are stronger than others.
• D) It assumes that many human behaviors and institutions are universal.

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