society Flashcards
major agreements for socialists on society
that capitalist societies create inequality and class division
some form of social progress and change can lead to more equality
state intervention of some form is necessary to reduce inequality. eg wealth redistribution or welfare programs
what do marx/engels believe on society?
fundamental change of class based capitalist society through revolution is needed to eliminate class structures
the state will initially play a major role in establishing socialism but will wither away to form a truly classless society
ideal society is classless and stateless where means of production are communally owned and wealth is redistributed by need not want
what does crosland believe on society?
unregulated capitalism needs to be reformed to remove social problems
gradual change and legislation not revolution
mixed economy with state intervention required to reduce inequality in society
class system should be removed as many people dont fit into set classes
what does webb believe on society?
Poverty should be
tackled as a priority.
gradual change and legislation not revolution
unregulated capitalism needs to be reformed to remove social problems
what does giddens believe about society?
state should act as an enabler in society not as a provider to encourage individual responsibility
using the capitalist system to reduce inequality through social programs
social investment for equality of oppurtunity
