evolutionary socialism

Question 1

why did evolutionary socialism begin to gain traction in the late 19th century?

Answer 1

-enthusiasm for revolution waned because:
1. in 1867 working class men were able to vote, and the government started introducing policies to help the working classes
2. wages and living standards were rising
3. trade unions and political parties now catered for the working class
4. more social mobility

Question 2

what do evolutionary socialists believe?

Answer 2

-reform should be incremental/gradual
-gradual change is preferable to the bloodshed and chaos caused by revolutionary socialism
-socialism can be achieved through democratic means

Question 3

what do evolutionary socialists push for?

Answer 3

-democratic socialism - socialism achieved through contesting elections

Question 4

what’s parliamentary socialism?

Answer 4

-to develop socialism by setting up socialist political parties that would compete for power