Rugged individualism champions self-reliance, personal grit, and minimal government intervention. Coined during Herbert Hoover’s era, it celebrates overcoming challenges through one’s own effort. Used in political discourse and frontier mythology, it empowers entrepreneurs and citizens seeking autonomy, but critics note it can overlook systemic barriers, making its benefits uneven across socioeconomic groups.
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