Define "Social Darwinism."

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Social Darwinism is the concept of applying the idea of "survival of the fittest" to society and the marketplace. It suggests that those who are the strongest and most successful in business and society will naturally rise to the top, and those who are weaker will fall behind. This idea was used to justify some of the harsh working conditions and economic inequality of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Option A refers to the idea of equality, which is the opposite of Social Darwinism. Option C suggests the opposite of Social Darwinism, which is government intervention to help those who may not be as strong in business or society. Option D is incorrect as Social Darwinism is a well-known and established concept.