New Right Conservatism Flashcards
As a result of wanting to appeal to the working classes, what sort of economic approach did traditional conservatives take?
High welfare spending and Keynesian ethics
What do new right conservatives place an emphasis on in terms of the state?
Minimal state intervention
What do new right conservatives place an emphasis on in terms of the economy?
Laissez-faire economy
What do new right conservatives place an emphasis on in terms of freedom?
Promoted individual freedom - no welfare state + more independence
What do new right conservatives place an emphasis on in terms of property?
High emphasis on private property
What are the Neo-liberal views on taxation?
A drastic reduction in it
What are the Neo-liberal views on government spending?
A much tighter control on government spending
What are the Neo-liberal views on welfare?
An end to the dependency culture a welfare state creates
What are the Neo-liberal views on government services?
The deregulation and privatisation of them
What are the Neo-liberal views on trade unions?
They hated them
What are the Neo-liberal views on law and order?
Stronger discipline and more powers for the police
What are the Neo-liberal views on defence?
A more robust approach to national defence
What are the Neo-liberal views on immigration?
Less tolerant as its a challenge to traditional identity
What are the Neo-liberal views on social policies?
Promotion of ‘traditional’ social values and denouncing of more liberal thought
How does the New Right contradict itself on the basis of the state?
Neo-liberals wish to roll back the frontiers of the state whereas Neo-conservatives want to roll the frontiers of the state forwards and limit powers of groups such as TUs
