Social Darwinism's Legacy
The discussion reveals a complex interplay between admiration for the Lakota and a troubling justification for their suffering through social Darwinism. Insights highlight how this ideology has seeped into mainstream culture, offering a rationale for the exploitation of weaker groups. Characters like Sherman and Custer embody this contradiction, expressing disdain for settlers' actions while simultaneously endorsing the notion that civilization must dominate the so-called "backward" societies.In this clip
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