Chapter 5 - The Social Democratic Paradigm Flashcards

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Social transformation of capitalism can occur by using working-class institutions within capitalism: _________ ______ ________, _____ ______, _______ __ _________ _________ ________ _______

A

social welfare state programs, trade unions, election of social democratic political parties

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Social democratic parties have been elected in most _________ ________ countries

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Western European

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3
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Social democracy does not have the ________ _______ of classical liberalism or fundamentalist socialism

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theoretical coherence

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Social democracy stands for a balance between the ______ and the _____, a balance between the _________ and the _________

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market; state, individual; community

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5
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What are the social democratic views on human nature? (Hint: there is 5)

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  1. Humans are social in nature
  2. Rational, free willed and responsible
  3. Cooperative and consensual
  4. Inherently good
  5. Humans will tend to actualize their potential in a supportive environment
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What are the three central social democratic values?

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Equality, Freedom, and Fellowship/Collectivism

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The primary social democratic value is ______

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equality

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Equality rests on four interrelated grounds, what are they?

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  1. Social integration
  2. Economic efficiency
  3. Natural rights
  4. Individual self-realization
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What is social integration?

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Social democrats believe that a reduction in inequalities reduces feelings of isolation or alienation and creates a greater sense of belonging or social cohesion

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What is economic efficiency?

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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

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What are natural rights?

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Inequality is the result of power differentials in society?

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What is individual self-realization?

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Inequality denies the individual the opportunity to realize their full potential

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Social democrats believe that freedom can only be achieved if ________ ______ ________ is attained first

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greater social equality

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If some people have greater resources than others, they have greater _________ to control their conditions in life

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freedom

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What does fellowship/collectivism mean?

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Cooperation rather than competition, an emphasis on duties rather than on the rights of the individual, on altruism rather than selfishness

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16
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What is the role of the estate?

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To regulate the economy, level out society’s social and economic inequalities, and protect the environment

17
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The estate is used to promote participation in ________ ________ _______

A

citizen decision making

18
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Social democrats view social justice as an entitlement to society’s resources tied to __________ _____ and not to the nature or worth of work

A

individual need

19
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Capitalism must be transformed to a socialist society using ________ means

20
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What is the economic system of conservatives/neoconservatives/neoliberals?

A

Capitalism

21
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What is the economic system of liberals?

A

Capitalism

22
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What is the economic systems of social democratic?

A

Capitalism

23
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What is the economic system for Marxism?

24
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What are social problems caused by, according to the conservative/neoconserv/neoliberal worldview?

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Personal factors

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What are social problems caused by, according to the liberal worldview
Personal and social, with an emphasis on personal
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What are social problems caused by, according to the social democratic worldview?
Structural and personal factors, with an emphasis on structural