Social Democracy Flashcards
Example of a social democrat ?
Anthony crosland
What did Anthony crosland say about capitalism ?
Capitalism should be reformed not replaced
What did Anthony crosland argue had gone too far ?
Public or common ownership
What did Anthony Crosland argue was never an aim of socialism
Public ownership had never been an aim for socialism
What was the main true objective for crosland ?
Equality
How can equality be achieved according to Crosland ?
Could be achieved within a managed Capitalist economy
Thanks to Keynesian Principles Crosland argued what about advance societies ?
Advanced societies could enjoy permanent economic growth and full employment
Crosland argued that advanced society’s can now enjoy permanent economic growth and full employment without what ?
Any serious extension of public ownership
Thanks to constant growth what could these societies enjoy according to Crosland ?
A steady expansion of the welfare state
By steady expansion of welfare state in turn what would happen according to Crosland ?
Would diminish inequality and advance socialism
What did Crosland argue socialism now required ?
Mixed economy
What would mixed economy mainly compromise according to Crosland ?
- private enterprise
- private ownership
- key services
- small number of industries owned by the state
For Crosland the future task of socialist government is to not do what but to do what instead ?
Not more public ownership but more public spending and better public services
What other issues that affected society that Crosland focus on ?
Education
What did Crosland argue for ?
New state education
What is new form of state education know as ?
Comprehensive education
What would comprehensive school end ?
Would end segregation of pupils at the age of 11
What would these new schools cater to.
Cater to all abilities
What did Crosland say comprehensive education do and far more better than what ?
Would breakdown class division far more effectively than extension of public ownership
What does comprehensive education ensure for ALL ?
ALL pupils have equal opportunity
What did Crosland stress ?
Positive aspect of capitalism
By ending capitalism what are you doing according to Crosland ?
“Why would you kill the goose that lays the golden egg” by ending capitalism you are prohibiting fortune
By ending capitalist what are you prohibiting?
Elevates living standard as promote economic growth
What is rainbow coalition ?
Rainbow coalition , people voting for different reasons e.g gender issue , immigration, healthcare
