equality

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All socialists believe in foundational equality, reject natural hierarchies and equality of opportunity. but disagree on how these goals can be achieved.

Question 2

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revolutionary socialists such as Marx states that equality of opportunity cant happen until a revolution. and equality of outcome is not possible under capitalism. we must create a classless society based on communism.

Question 3

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democratic socialists agree with this. they say that capitalism is incompatible with the socialist goal of equality and that capitalism cannot be tamed or humanised.

Question 4

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webb and luxembourg agree that to maintain equality, elections and freedom must be guaranteed. they support the parliamentary path to change.

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social democrats disagree with equality of outcome, suggested by revolutionary socialists. they say it gives no incentive to make a successful business.

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third way agrees with crosland and state that equality of outcome would damage the economy, investment in education and health will create more equality of opportunity.

Question 7

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revolutionary socialists believe that welfare was unacceptable, as it reinforced capitalism and the idea of inequality.

Question 8

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social democrats aim for welfare state based on universal benefits. they argue for a system of comprehensive education to help achieve a more equal society.

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third way giddens, agree with this and want to target and improve welfare benefits by using progressive taxes and free markets.