Darwinian Sociology

Darwinian Sociology applies principles of biological evolution—such as adaptation and natural selection—to human societies and social behaviors. It suggests that social institutions, customs, and norms evolve over time because they enhance survival and reproduction. This perspective views societal change as a gradual process driven by competition, change, and adaptation, similar to biological evolution. It emphasizes that behaviors and societal structures that improve group or individual survival tend to persist and shape how societies develop across generations.