Paternalism

Question 1

What is paternalism ?

Answer 1

Believes some members of society should lead others , conservatives belive in human imperfection , which justifies paternalism, Humans may not always make best choices for themselves , therefore it is acceptable to act on behalf of other people .

Question 2

What is traditional paternalism ?

Answer 2

Idea state knows best and therefore everyone has to do as state says

Question 2

What does one nation conservatism argue?

Answer 2

strong paternalist ideas. conservative ideology argued there should be social classes. Paternalism of one nation has roots in idea of noblesse oblige - obligation of aristocracy and upper classes to look after wc and less fortunate

Question 3

Why did new right reject paternalism?

Answer 3

Eg under thatcher , there was a focus on individualism . The individual had a responsibility to look after themselves and family. Thatcher rejected paternalist ideas of establishment looking after wc by cutting social security such as state pensions