Social Darwinism?

The heart of social Darwinism is a pair of theses: first, people have intrinsic abilities and talents (and, correspondingly, intrinsic weaknesses), which will be expressed in their actions and achievements, independently of the social, economic and cultural environments in which they develop; second, intensifying competition enables the most talented to develop their potential to the full, and thereby to provide resources for a society that make life better for all. . . .

There are very good reasons to think both theses are false.

more: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/the-taint-of-social-darwinism/?scp=1&sq=social%20darwinism&st=Search