Conservatives Flashcards
How did the ideology of traditional conservatism evolve?
it’s evolved into a party dedicated to defend property and traditional authority against the threat of revolution
how did this aristocratic grouping evolve into the Conservatives
they stressed the importance of reform in order to protect or conserve the established institutions hence the name ‘the Conservatives’
which class did the Conservatives appeal to? (traditional]
middle-class and landowners
Who created the ideology one nation conservatism?
Benjamin Disraeli
Who was Benjamin Disraeli?
he was Conservative leader and prime minister in 1860s and 70s.
when did Benjamin Disraeli rule?
he ruled at the height of the industrial revolution and the growth of British Empire.
what did Benjamin Disraeli see during his time as prime minister which allowed him to create the ideology of one nation conservatism?
he saw that the industrial revolution created a Big gap between rich and poor
What does one nation conservatism promote?
it promotes the view that people in power should ‘look after’ the working-class or poor.
what is one nation conservatism?
This paternalistic view that those in power one natural leaders because of the better education wealth
what was the one nation conservatism designed to do?
It was designed not to attract support from the working class in terms of votes; only enough to support so that they did not revolt
Give an example of what one nation conservatism focused on
it’s focused on social reform to help the working classes. ‘Patriotic’ foreign policy to bring all the courses together
What was one nation conservatism based on?
free trade and state intervention.
when did one nation conservatism carry on until?
it’s carried on until well after World War II.
why did working-class not revolt against one nation conservatism?
they did not revolt as they felt comforted
which ideologies does David Cameron align himself with?
modern one nation conservatism. Neoliberalism.
Modern conservatism.
which group of people the David Cameron targets in his campaign?
Young female voters.
Why did David Cameron get voted in as prime minister in 2010?
he rebranded himself as the greener and friendlier alternative
what were some policies of David Cameron?
same-sex couples marriage act 2013.
Economically liberal and socially liberal.
Open trade
which ideology does Theresa May align herself with?
One nation
what are some policies of Theresa May?
improved mental health services.
25 year plan for plastic waste.
30 hours free of childcare for children 3 to 4 years olds per week.
what are the common Conservative ideologies?
conserve traditional views, maintain status, stability
lower taxation.
tough on crime and immigration.
National not international.
What are the ideologies of Boris Johnson?
Maintain a strong central power and have strict obedience of the people.
Neoliberal for social/ marriage, however neo-Conservative for sentencing of criminals.
What are the names of the three Conservative party factions?
Tory reform group
Conservative way forward
Cornerstone
What are the main beliefs of Conservative way forward?
-Return to Thatcherism
-Mostly neoliberal movement
-Support retention of free markets and supports free enterprise through low taxation and deregulation of industry.
-strongly opposed to trade union power and welfare provision
What are the main beliefs of Tory reform group?
-Promotes social cohesion therefore opposes policies that may divide the nation
-Who wants to establish and retain equal rights
-very anti-Brexit
-support policies to reduce inequality in society
What are the main beliefs of cornerstone?
-Faith, flag and family
-Church of England Christianity
-extremely Nationalist
-UK > everything
-traditional family values
- anti-abortion
- same race family to retain traditional family values
Who is a key member of the Tory reform group
Kenneth Clarke
Who is a key member of cornerstone?
Edward Lee and Jacob Rees-Mogg
Who is a key member of the Conservative way forward?
Gerald Howarth and Liam Fox
individualism
where people take personal responsibility for their actions
order and hierarchy
Essential to the continuation of society for there to be structure and leadership
Pragmatism
Goes against the idea that Conservatism is fully opposed to change. Realisation that there needs to be a working relationship between governed and government
New Right
economic (neo) liberalism and social conservatism
neo liberalism
push back state intervention in the economy in order for private enterprise to flourish.
Social Conservative
traditional values and argue for the restoration of authority and social discipline.
w.g against same sex marriage
what did we see happen in the 1970s
Labour domination and their movement to the left and Thatcher was the beneficiary of a new policy change
we saw a decrease in state intervention in the economy but and increase in law and order by the state
Thatcherism
