Chapter 5 - The Social Democratic Paradigm Flashcards
Social transformation of capitalism can occur by using working-class institutions within capitalism: _________ ______ ________, _____ ______, _______ __ _________ _________ ________ _______
social welfare state programs, trade unions, election of social democratic political parties
Social democratic parties have been elected in most _________ ________ countries
Western European
Social democracy does not have the ________ _______ of classical liberalism or fundamentalist socialism
theoretical coherence
Social democracy stands for a balance between the ______ and the _____, a balance between the _________ and the _________
market; state, individual; community
What are the social democratic views on human nature? (Hint: there is 5)
- Humans are social in nature
- Rational, free willed and responsible
- Cooperative and consensual
- Inherently good
- Humans will tend to actualize their potential in a supportive environment
What are the three central social democratic values?
Equality, Freedom, and Fellowship/Collectivism
The primary social democratic value is ______
equality
Equality rests on four interrelated grounds, what are they?
- Social integration
- Economic efficiency
- Natural rights
- Individual self-realization
What is social integration?
Social democrats believe that a reduction in inequalities reduces feelings of isolation or alienation and creates a greater sense of belonging or social cohesion
What is economic efficiency?
A society characterized by gross inequalities experience little social mobility, which means that many talented people will not rise to a position where they can use their talents and abilities
What are natural rights?
Inequality is the result of power differentials in society?
What is individual self-realization?
Inequality denies the individual the opportunity to realize their full potential
Social democrats believe that freedom can only be achieved if ________ ______ ________ is attained first
greater social equality
If some people have greater resources than others, they have greater _________ to control their conditions in life
freedom
What does fellowship/collectivism mean?
Cooperation rather than competition, an emphasis on duties rather than on the rights of the individual, on altruism rather than selfishness
What is the role of the estate?
To regulate the economy, level out society’s social and economic inequalities, and protect the environment
The estate is used to promote participation in ________ ________ _______
citizen decision making
Social democrats view social justice as an entitlement to society’s resources tied to __________ _____ and not to the nature or worth of work
individual need
Capitalism must be transformed to a socialist society using ________ means
peaceful
What is the economic system of conservatives/neoconservatives/neoliberals?
Capitalism
What is the economic system of liberals?
Capitalism
What is the economic systems of social democratic?
Capitalism
What is the economic system for Marxism?
Socialism
What are social problems caused by, according to the conservative/neoconserv/neoliberal worldview?
Personal factors
What are social problems caused by, according to the liberal worldview
Personal and social, with an emphasis on personal
What are social problems caused by, according to the social democratic worldview?
Structural and personal factors, with an emphasis on structural
