Political Ideologies

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A way of identifying and classifying ideologies as they are placed in a singular plane.

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The Political Spectrum

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A more inclusive way of identifying and classifying particular ideologies onto particular descriptions, where political ideologies are plotted and defined on an x and y axis, rather than a singular spectrum.

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The Political Compass

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Ideologies in favor of communities becoming more self-sustaining.

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Left-wing ideologies

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This ideology believes that social equality is a fundamental concept. The goal is to establish a society that provides equal opportunities for growth to all.

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Liberalism

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This ideology believes that the State is responsible for eliminating discrimination and providing services to the people. It is also responsible for upholding human rights and freedoms.

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Liberalism

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Tenets of Liberalism

What is Liberalism’s view on individualism?

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The individual is the most important part of society.

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Tenets of Liberalism

What is Liberalism’s view on liberty?

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The individual may act as they please.

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Tenets of Liberalism

What is Liberalism’s view on reason?

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It leads individuals to make wise judgements, which can solve issues.

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Tenets of Liberalism

What is Liberalism’s view on equality?

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All individuals are born equal and deserve equal rights and entitlements.

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Tenets of Liberalism

What is Liberalism’s view on tolerance?

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It is the wllingness of the individual to allow others to behave differently.

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Tenets of Liberalism

What is Liberalism’s view on consent?

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All social relationships are based on consent, especially the ones that involve power and authority.

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This ideology is a compromise between the acceptance of capitalism and the distribution of wealth according to moral principles.

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Social Democracy

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This ideology advocates for equal distribution and access to resources across society. This ideal social order is achieved by obtaining the means of production of goods and services.

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Socialism

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This ideology is a socialist ideology that believes equality can be achieved by removing social hierarchies. According to this, hierarchies are the root cause of division in society and they cause oppression.

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Communism

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This ideology views the State (or any political authority) as evil and unnecessary, and advocates for a stateless society.

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Anarchism

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These ideologies are more resistant to change, and are focused on keeping the status-quo— conservative.

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Right-wing ideologies

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This ideology focuses on upholding traditional belief systems and preserving established customs and institutions. There is a resistance to change and reform. There is also generally stronger military and police presence in society.

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Conservatism

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Key Ideas of Conservatism

What is Conservatism’s view on tradition?

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It believes that old traditions must be preserved.

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Key Ideas of Conservatism

What is Conservatism’s view on human imperfection?

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Individuals are morally corrupt and are sources of disorder.

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Key Ideas of Conservatism

What is Conservatism’s view on authority?

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It must be exercised.

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Key Ideas of Conservatism

What is Conservatism’s view on property?

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Individuals’ source of security and independence from the government.

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Key Ideas of Conservatism

What is Conservatism’s view on hierarchy?

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Social position and status is natural.

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Key Ideas of Conservatism

What is Conservatism’s view on pragmatism?

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An action should be shaped by practical circumstances and goals.

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Key Ideas of Conservatism

What is Conservatism’s view on organicism?

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Society is structured like a living being, and that change to society must be gradual and not drastic or radical

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# Key Ideas of Conservatism What is Conservatism's view on tradition?

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Old traditions must be preserved.

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This ideology’s fundamental assumption is that economic growth is the key to human progress. As such, there is much emphasis on upholding trade liberalization and the free market. Government intervention in the free market is prohibited.

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Neoliberalism

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This ideology advocates for society’s return to the status quo. Often springs up as a response to a radical change in society.

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Reactionism

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This ideology is characterized by fierce nationalist ideals and authoritarian leadership. Governments with this ideology are dictatorial, with power highly centralized in one place.

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Fascism

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This ideology believes that the state is more important than the individual, and there is a psychological conditioning of the people for the state.

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Fascism

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This ideology is an ultra-radical version of fascism that specifically advocates for the establishment of an Aryan state.

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Nazism

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This ideology attempts to bind opposite poles of the political spectrum, attempting to strike a balance between wanting social equality and keeping a social hierarchy.

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Centrism