Socialism - Equality 3.1 Flashcards
what does equality create for the population
-fairness
-collectivism
-satisfy human needs
how equality create fairness ( SOCIALISM )
- egalitarian human nature
- inequalities of society creates problems, not innate ability
- social class eradicated
how does collectivism create equality
- if share social and economic conditions => humans work better as a team (like sweden)
- social inequality creates conflict and envy ( haves and have nots )
what happens if social inequality is not fixed
revolution ( Russia 1917 / Mexico 1910-20 )
how does satisfying human needs create equality
- distribution would create human fulfilment
- realise true human potential
what should be done in our capitalist state now in order to make it more equal
- equality for all rewards
- abolition of private property
- common ownership on all products
what do social democrats believe in socialism ( EQUALITY TOPIC )
- limited state intervention ( increase welfare measures and progressive taxation)
- doesn’t want to eradicate captialism
what are the drawbacks of common ownership
- private property encouraged materialism
- private property creates envy of ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’
- wealth is a communal endeavour, should be given out than given to the individual
what do socialists believe about private property
should be eradicated entirely
what is an example of complete common ownership
Stalin , Russian 1930
what is an example of half arsed socialism
Attlee ( 1945-51 ) - key industries nationalised ( coal , railways , steel-making )
what are the 4 disagreements among socialists about the nature of equality
- equality of OUTCOME
- equality of OPPORTUNITY
- equality of WELFARE
- ABSOLUTE EQUALITY
what is ‘equality of OUTCOME’
- rewards should be based of on an individual’s contribution ( therefore creating equality )
- social democrats are a “third way”
what is ‘ ABSOLUTE equality ‘
everyone will receive the same reward providing they make a contribution to society
what is ‘equality of OPPORTUNITY’
everyone should have an equal chance to make the best of their abilities ( regardless : race, sex or money )
