Humanities Homework Help

In the late 1800s, Horatio Alger wrote over 100 fictional stories of amazing success from rags-to-riches. Functionalists used Alger’s stories to support their belief that failure and success lies squarely on the individual.

• Does the belief that failure and success lies squarely with the individual release society from any responsibility in assisting those needing help?
• Support your position with examples.