Well defined, Virginia, actually, the idea of capitalism reminds much of materialism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Materialism
while I had always the impression that our education was guiding most of the "plebeian" crowds into dependence and submission, with the high aim to "be fruitful and multiply" (mass breeding?), and earning our "daily bread" with hard work and blind obedience. Children had to merit their parents' love, and "spiritual food" was often not the one which enlightened the "heart". Adults had to be productif and useful. Those who had more were expected to share with the weaker, less fortunate ones. That sounds quite logical, but there were always lots of "buts" throughout human history, especially the role of various groups, like women, children, elderly, handicapped, and other vulnerable groups.
We had series of documentations here (not in English), about historical analyses, new findings, comparisons, behaviours, attitudes, influences, the perspectives from other, formerly neglected sides, and the human impact on nature.
So, I'll refer to nature:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_landscape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_impact_on_the_environment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territoriality_(nonverbal_communication)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecking_order
Yes, Virginia, there is a sore point regarding freedom, rights, independent thinking, as well as physical and spiritual or mental balance and health.
Education and "impregnation" can "shape" a person's attitudes, beliefs and behaviour ...