Political Ideologies Overview
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Political Ideologies Overview

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What is the central belief of conservatism regarding change?

  • Encourages constant societal evolution
  • Distrusts sudden or radical change (correct)
  • Embraces radical change
  • Promotes equality above tradition

    • Which principle is NOT associated with conservatism?

  • Workfare
  • State welfare as a primary solution (correct)
  • Laissez-faire policies
  • Social conservatism

    • How do conservatives generally view social problems?

  • As a result of societal issues
  • Due to lack of structural support
  • As a consequence of individual failures (correct)
  • As a result of government policies

    • What is the stance of conservatism on state welfare?

    <p>It promotes freedom of family and voluntary help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes neo-conservatism?

    <p>A restructuring of the welfare state according to conservative ideals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental belief in social conservatism?

    <p>Traditional values must assert against modern permissiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In conservative thought, what is the perceived effect of helping those who fail to provide for themselves?

    <p>It acts as a deterrent to individual effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the conservative perspective say about individual freedom?

    <p>It must be preserved against state welfare dependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is emphasized in laissez-faire policies?

    <p>Economic decisions over social priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conservative view of society according to their ideology?

    <p>It comprises only families and individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of social democracy in terms of economic regulation?

    <p>Emphasizing cooperation and community welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does liberalism view social problems?

    <p>As imperfections in capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinction between the liberal and social democratic views of social welfare?

    <p>Liberalism sees social welfare as corrective, while social democracy aims to meet all needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is common to both liberalism and social democracy?

    <p>Cooperation is prioritized over competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to social democracy, what is the main cause of social inequality?

    <p>Coercive institutions favoring the dominant group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of social work from a liberal perspective?

    <p>To reactively address the negative aspects of capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes provincial tax credits in social welfare programs?

    <p>They are designed to support low-income families through tax relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was found regarding the influence of political parties on poverty reduction from Weaver et al (2011)?

    <p>There is no association between increased poverty reduction and the party in power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does social democracy view the distribution of resources?

    <p>It should be controlled by the government with citizen participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the perspective of conservatism towards social welfare?

    <p>It should only serve as a safety net without interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of social democracy emphasizes the importance of cooperation over competition?

    <p>Collectivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the liberal perspective on the causes of social problems?

    <p>Imperfections in capitalism generate social problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does social democracy differ from liberalism in its view of social welfare?

    <p>Government control of resource distribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the view of social welfare from a liberal perspective?

    <p>An instrument for modifying capitalism's flaws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to social democracy, what is a primary cause of social inequality?

    <p>Coercive institutions favoring dominant groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does social welfare play in the context of social democracy?

    <p>Ensuring needs of all individuals are met.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of society do liberals emphasize in addressing social problems?

    <p>Interconnectedness of social systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key principle of liberalism underpins the concept of social welfare?

    <p>Correcting capitalism's negative aspects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of social democratic ideology regarding the economy?

    <p>Democratic participation in economic decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of provincial social welfare programs?

    <p>Includes financial assistance for those in need.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of conservatism emphasizes the importance of economic decisions over social priorities?

    <p>Laissez-faire policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common belief among conservatives regarding individual failures?

    <p>They reflect personal moral failings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In conservative ideology, what role does the state play in social welfare?

    <p>To provide a safety net while ensuring individual freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the conservative variant that seeks to reorganize rather than abolish the welfare state?

    <p>Neo-Conservatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the conservative view suggest about the impact of state welfare on individual initiatives?

    <p>It discourages self-reliance and initiative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of social conservatism?

    <p>Promotion of morality and traditional values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best reflects the conservative view of society?

    <p>Individuals have distinct interests with little emphasis on societal connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of privatization, how do conservatives generally view economic decisions?

    <p>They should lean toward deregulation and privatization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant critique of state welfare from a conservative perspective?

    <p>It reduces the freedom of families to support one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What underlies the conservative belief in paternalism related to social problems?

    <p>Private solutions should be encouraged for those deemed irresponsible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Conservatism

    • Celebrates stability and tradition, distrusts sudden or rapid change
    • Key principles: Laissez-faire policies, social conservatism, paternalism
    • Views society as individuals with own interests, no shared society
    • Holds that social problems are the result of individual failures, not societal issues
    • Argues that helping those who fail discourages others from providing for themselves
    • Believes the role of the state is to provide a minimal safety net, not interfere with individual freedom

    Neo-Conservatism

    • Variant of conservatism focusing on restructuring the welfare state
    • Key principles: workfare and paternalism
    • Aims to encourage private solutions for social problems

    Liberalism

    • Employs a favorable view of human nature, viewing individuals as moral and rational
    • Key principles: freedom, equality of opportunity, collectivism
    • Views social problems as resulting from imperfections in capitalism
    • Sees society as a complexity of interdependent systems and individuals

    Social Democracy

    • Emphasizes social and economic collectivism, promoting equality through democratic participation and economic regulation.
    • Key principles: collectivism, democratic participation, regulation of the economy
    • Sees social inequality as a consequence of coercive institutions favoring the dominant group
    • Considers social problems as a normal consequence of societal organization

    Comparison of Ideologies

    • Conservatism views society as individuals with own interests, sees social problems as individual failures, and believes in a minimal safety net.
    • Neo-Conservatism focuses on restructuring the welfare state by encouraging private solutions.
    • Liberalism views society as interdependent, sees social problems as flaws in capitalism, and sees social welfare as a tool for correction.
    • Social Democracy emphasizes collectivism, views social problems as stemming from coercive institutions, and believes social welfare should meet the needs of all.

    Provincial Social Welfare Programs

    • Social Assistance: Financial help for individuals in need
    • Provincial Tax Credits: Tax benefits for low-income earners
    • Workers' Compensation: Insurance for workplace injuries

    Studies on Provincial Social Welfare Programs

    • Weaver et al (2011) discovered no correlation between political party and poverty reduction
    • Klassen and Buchanan (2006) found some influence of political parties, but economic conditions had a greater impact.

    Conservatism 🏛️

    • Celebrates stability and tradition
    • Distrusts sudden or radical change
    • Prefers maintaining traditional institutions and processes

    Key Principles

    • Laissez-faire policies: Economic decisions dominate social priorities, emphasizing balanced budgets, deregulation, privatization, private property, and devolution.
    • Social conservatism: Morality and religion should be asserted against the permissiveness of modern life.
    • Paternalism: Encouraging private solutions for social problems, focusing on those deemed irresponsible.

    Conservative View of Society

    • Society consists of individuals with their own interests.
    • In the most radical form, there is no society, only families and individuals.

    Conservative View of Social Problems

    • Social problems are attributed to individual failures rather than societal issues.
    • Helping those who fail to provide for themselves is seen as discouraging others from making efforts.

    Conservative View of Social Welfare

    • The state's role is to provide a safety net, but not interfere with individual freedom.
    • State welfare crowds out freedom of family, charitable, and voluntary help.
    • State welfare siphons off resources from productive sectors and provides no work incentives.

    Neo-Conservatism 🤝

    • A more sophisticated variant of conservatism that aims to restructure the welfare state according to conservative traditions, rather than eliminate it.
    • Emphasizes workfare and paternalism, promoting private solutions for social problems.

    Liberalism 🌈

    • Emphasizes individual freedom and equality.
    • Holds a more favorable view of human beings, assuming they are moral and rational.

    Key Principles

    • Freedom: Maximizing individual freedom while acknowledging essential constraints.
    • Equality of opportunity: Not equality of outcomes.
    • Collectivism: Prioritizing cooperation, the good of the community, and not individuals.

    Liberal View of Social Problems

    • Traces social problems back to imperfections in capitalism, not individual failures.
    • Views society as a complex system of interdependent systems, where individuals are interconnected and interact.

    Liberal View of Social Welfare

    • Social welfare is seen as a tool for correcting and modifying capitalism's negative aspects.
    • The role of social work is reactive and does not aim to reduce inequality beyond the minimum.

    Social Democracy 🌎

    • Emphasizes social and economic collectivism.
    • Seeks to create a more equal society through democratic participation and economic regulation.

    Key Principles

    • Collectivism: Prioritizing cooperation, the good of the community, and not individuals.
    • Democratic participation: Workers should have a voice in their work conditions.
    • Regulation of the economy: Aiming to reduce poverty, inequality, and promote social justice.

    Social Democratic View of Social Problems

    • Social inequality is a consequence of coercive institutions favoring the dominant group, leading to conflict.
    • Social problems are not attributed to deviance or industrialization, but rather a normal consequence of societal organization.

    Social Democratic View of Social Welfare

    • Social welfare should meet the needs of all individuals, not just provide a safety net.
    • Resource distribution should be under government control with wide citizen participation and emphasis on prevention.

    Comparison of Ideologies 📊

    Ideology View of Society View of Social Problems View of Social Welfare
    Conservatism Individuals with their own interests Individual failures Safety net, no interference with individual freedom
    Neo-Conservatism Individuals with their own interests Individual failures Restructuring the welfare state according to conservative traditions
    Liberalism Complexity of interdependent systems Imperfections in capitalism Instrument for correcting and modifying negative aspects of capitalism
    Social Democracy Collectivist, cooperative society Coercive institutions, dominant group Means of meeting the needs of all individuals, under government control with citizen participation

    Provincial Social Welfare Programs 📊

    Program Description
    Social Assistance Financial assistance for individuals in need
    Provincial Tax Credits Tax credits for low-income individuals and families
    Workers' Compensation Insurance for workers injured on the job

    Studies on Provincial Social Welfare Programs

    • Weaver et al (2011): found no association between increased poverty reduction and the political party in power.
    • Klassen and Buchanan (2006): found some influence of political parties, but the effect of economic conditions was much stronger.

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