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AP European History
Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.4
How did Social Darwinist theories impact attitudes toward education reform in Europe during the late nineteenth century?
These theories were largely ignored in debates over education policy at this time.
Social Darwinism led to increased support for universal education, with the aim of aiding societal progress through improvement of all its members.
It resulted in a surge in scientific and biological education, while reducing emphasis on humanities and arts subjects.
Some saw education as pointless for those deemed biologically unfit, arguing against widespread educational opportunities.
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AP European History - 7.4 Darwinism and Social Darwinism
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