Socialism

Question 1

Socialism on Society ?

Answer 1

• Individuals decide own destiny
• To improve they need to see flaws
• Social class is an inequality
• Equality of Outcome
• Lower class means less opportunity

Question 2

Socialism on State ?

Answer 2

• Strong state brings equality
• State will eventually not be needed
• Reject Monarchy, Aristocracy, Theocracy
• State should empower
• Redistribute wealth

Question 3

Socialism on Economy ?

Answer 3

• Common ownership
• Capitalism threatens fraternity
• Redistribute wealth
• Reject Laissez Faire
• Rich pay more tax
• More public spending
• Equal pay, Minimum wage, Maternity leave

Question 4

Socialism on Human Nature ?

Answer 4

• Optimistic
• Generous
• Seek solidarity in community
• True nature diluted by capitalism
• Malleable nature
• Aim is to reach full potential

Question 5

What are the different types of Socialism ?

Answer 5

Fundamentalist & Revisionist

Question 6

Fundamentalist Socialism ?

Answer 6

Seeks to replace capitalism completely with the eventual conversion from state to no state where everyone works together to provide and take what they need and no more

Question 7

Revisionist Socialism ?

Answer 7

Realises that it is more achievable for capitalism and the state to work alongside socialism and prefer a democratic route to revolutionary

Question 8

Revolutionist Socialism ?

Answer 8

Change comes through revolution against the state

Question 9

Evolutionist Socialism ?

Answer 9

Change comes through democratic change over time not revolution

Question 10

Karl Marx & Frederich Engels (R) ?

Answer 10

• Capitalism has corrupted human nature and leads to exploitation of proletariat
• Proletariat will become class conscious and rise up to challenge bourgeoisie
• Socialism will be established as as it becomes stronger the state will wither away naturally
• When Capitalism becomes unsustainable it should be overthrown with violence
• New state rules in interest of all until we are capable to take charge

Question 11

Rosa Luxemburg (R) ?

Answer 11

• Capitalism promotes exploitation
• Only Revolution can bring change
• Revolution can be spontaneous doesn’t need an elite
• Rejected idea that revolution would lead to dictatorship of proletariat
• New society would be created immediately with common ownership
• Oppose nationalism
• Global revolt

Question 12

Beatrice Webb (E) ?

Answer 12

• Capitalism bad
• Paternalism isn’t sustainable
• INEVITABLY OF GRADUALISM
• Elected governments bring change gradually
• Proletariat will become class conscious and inevitably vote for change
• Welfare state