I'm not sure if it applies, but in later series like DS9/enterprise we see another side of the federation in regards to section 31 which is effectively a three

I'm not sure if it applies, but in later series like DS9/enterprise we see another side of the federation in regards to section 31 which is effectively a three letter agency that is responsible for all the dirty work of keeping the utopia afloat. We also see that they are really willing to do whatever is necessary to citizens as well. I'm not sure we can consider the world of Star Trek a utopia, at least I can't, but it definitely is a case of overall better in life outcomes for most of the people within its grasp.