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Which economic system is characterized by the private ownership of production and a free market economy?
Which economic system is characterized by the private ownership of production and a free market economy?
What is the primary goal of the communist ideology?
What is the primary goal of the communist ideology?
In which century did socialism emerge as a political ideology?
In which century did socialism emerge as a political ideology?
Who is credited with coining the term 'feminism' and advocating for women's suffrage?
Who is credited with coining the term 'feminism' and advocating for women's suffrage?
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What is the key difference between equity and equality?
What is the key difference between equity and equality?
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Where did liberalism originate?
Where did liberalism originate?
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What is the primary goal of liberalism in governance?
What is the primary goal of liberalism in governance?
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What is a major criticism of capitalism?
What is a major criticism of capitalism?
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What is a characteristic of fascist regimes?
What is a characteristic of fascist regimes?
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Why is socialism considered a more equitable system than capitalism by some?
Why is socialism considered a more equitable system than capitalism by some?
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What is a challenge faced by socialist economies?
What is a challenge faced by socialist economies?
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Why does fascism appeal to certain segments of society during times of economic crisis?
Why does fascism appeal to certain segments of society during times of economic crisis?
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Study Notes
Liberalism
- Primary goal: individual rights and freedom
- Emerged as a response to absolutist monarchies in Europe to advocate for individual rights and freedoms against oppressive rulers
Communism
- Key figures: Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
- Emphasizes the redistribution of wealth to achieve economic equality
- Gained popularity in the early 20th century in response to perceived injustices and inequalities under capitalist systems
Socialism
- Emerged as a political ideology in the 19th century
- Differs from capitalism in terms of ownership of production: collective ownership in socialist economies, private ownership in capitalist economies
- Advocates for a classless society where the means of production are owned collectively
- Faces challenges in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship due to lack of competition and profit motive
- Would be most effective in addressing poverty through government intervention
Fascism
- Prioritizes nationalism and authoritarianism to suppress dissent and opposition
- Appealed to certain segments of society during times of economic crisis due to its promise of strong leadership and national unity
- Rose to prominence in Europe, particularly in Italy and Germany in the early 20th century
Capitalism
- Fundamental principle: private ownership of production and free market economy
- Associated with the concept of the "free market" due to its encouragement of competition and minimal government regulation
- Criticized for exacerbating income inequality due to its focus on profit maximization and wealth accumulation
- First emerged as a dominant economic system in Ancient Greece
Feminism
- Multifaceted ideology encompassing various perspectives and movements
- Addresses the intersectionality of gender with race, class, and other identities
- Principles can be applied in addressing gender inequalities in education by advocating for equal access to education for all genders
- Term "feminism" was coined by Susan B. Anthony, who advocated for women's suffrage in the early 20th century
General Concepts
- Ideology: a system of ideas and ideals forming the basis of economic or political theory
- Key difference between equity and equality: equity emphasizes fairness, while equality emphasizes sameness
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Test your knowledge of different political ideologies, including communism, socialism, liberalism, and capitalism, and their key principles and figures.
