Which of these factors did Spencer ignore in his theories of social Darwinism?

Spencer applied the idea of “survival of the fittest” to society, emphasizing competition and individual success. His theory largely overlooked how social conditions—such as poverty, discrimination, and unequal access to education—can give people different opportunities to succeed. Therefore, the factor he ignored was social variables that result in unequal opportunities.

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