socialism branches Flashcards
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what is the socialist view of collectivism?
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- society should put the needs of the collective over the needs of the state
- individuals are naturally sociable beings
- fraternity, humans are best fulfilled when they work together
- believe that collectivism promotes equity
- naturally leads to the promotion of a large state that distrobutes resources equitably
- inequalities in society e.g class leads to conflict and harms collectivism
2
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what is the revolutionary socialist position on collectivism?
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- complete collectiism and the eradication of capitalism
- production should be collectively owned
- collective action by the proletariat is method by which change can be achieved
3
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what is the social democrat position on collectivism?
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- the state should intervene in the economy to persue collecitivism through the redistrobution of wealth
- support some nationalisation- these industries would be run in the collective interest
- support trade unions
4
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what is the third way position on collectivism?
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- emphasis on indivdual oppertunity and equality of oppertunity
- focus on equiping individuals to compete in the free market
5
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what does common humanity mean?
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- humans are social creatures
- human nature is maluable- individuals cannot be understood outside of society
- capitalism has caused the negative aspects of human nature
- humans are cooperative, sociable and rational
6
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what is the social democrat view of human nature and the economy ?
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- believe that human nature is inherently positive
- do not believe that the iradication of capitalism will correct the issues with human nature
- believe that the negative effects of capitalism can be. offset by keynsianism
7
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what is the third way view on human nature and capitalism?
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- they recognise the social/ collective human nature but place greater emphasis on allowing the individual to reach their potential in a market economy
- a market economy can coexists with social welfare
- community and cooperation can exist under capitalism
8
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what do revolutionary socialists believe about equality?
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- advocate absolute equality
- equality of outcome can only be acheivee through the overthrow of the capitalist system
- the end goal is a classless, stateless society with equal distrobution
9
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what is the social democrat view of equality?
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- seek to promote equality within capitalism
- equality of oppertunity e.g comprehensive education
- support some equality of outcome e.g through redistrobution
10
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what is the third way view of equality?
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- complete rejection of equality of outcome, support equality of oppertunity
- much more comfortable with individuals becoming wealthy
- under a merticoracy, inequality was a reflection of hard work
11
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what is the revolutionary socialist view of social class?
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- believe that class conflict is the driving force of social change
- want to empower the proletariat to gain class conscioness and revolt
- importance of trade unions in overcoming false conscioness
- class was embedded in capitalism and the state (which acted in the interests of the bougoise)
- ultimate aim is a classless, stateless society
12
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what is the social democratic view of class?
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- champion the cause of the working class
- believe class has become more complex: growth of the managerial and professional classes
- focus on equality of oppertunity
- advocate a degree of redistrobution (equality of outcome)
13
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what is the third way position on class?
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- focus on individual empowerment and equality of oppertunity rather than class conflict
- want to transcend class divisions (reduce the focus on divisions), focus on community and shared future
- ## believe that the old ideas of class struggle are no longer relevant
14
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what is revolutionary socialist position on workers control?
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- workers control is seen as a step in the revolutionary process
- argue that the superstructure (the state e.c.t) aims to serve the interests of the borgoise
- belief that proletariat dictatorship will lead to an equal allocation of resources
15
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how do evolutionary socialists believe common ownership should occurr?
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- abolition of capitalism can be achieved gradually rather than through radical overthrow
- argued that gradual expansion of the state would allow for a transition to socialism
- beatrice webb ‘inevitability of gradualism’ believed that if the working class were given the vote, they would support socialist parties, allowing for the implementation of socialist policies
