Individualism vs Collectavism

Question 1

Individualist point 2- Big Government’s are less suitable at tackling inequalities.

Answer 1

Cameron’s big society focused on communities almost replacing the role of the government and helping those who need it.

Question 1

Individualist point 1- collectivism creates a nanny state.

Answer 1

In Scotland free prescriptions waste costs around £500,000 a year.

Question 2

Individualist point 3- Collectivism isn’t sustainable.

Answer 2

In 2021 the UK Government announced a rise in taxes- something that Boris Johnson had states he wouldn’t do.

Question 3

Collectivist point 1- Collectivism provides equality.

Answer 3

The SNP introducing free tu titi on fees aims to remove the education barrier to success.

Question 4

Collectivist point 2- Governments are best suited for tackling inequalities.

Answer 4

It’s estimated that the UK government and devolved powers pay around £200 billion on healthcare.

Question 5

Collectivist point 3- when faces with crisis everyone is a Collectivist.

Answer 5

Shown in Covid-19 Furlough Scheme where the Government had to pay the wages of workers who could no longer work or whose employers couldn’t afford to pay them.