state Flashcards
Locke?
state must be representative, based on consent of governed, social contract theory
analysis- freedom to starve, is leaving people ALONE ENOUGH FOR THEM TO ACHIEVE INDIVIDUAL GOOD LIFE
Wollstonecraft?
monarchical state should be replaced by a republic, enshrining women’s rights.
Stuart Mill?
state proceed cautiously towards representative democracy, mindful of minority rights.
“Tyranny of the majority”
Hill green?
the state should take a positive role in tackling poverty
Rawls?
state should enable less fortunate individuals to advance, via public spending and services
enlarged enabling state
analysis- neo-liberalism says that modern liberal interventionist state leads to dependency culture
Friedan?
legislation to ensure real equality of opportunity for women and prevent discrimination against women. e.g.-sex discrimination act
analysis- state action is not enough to enable women, need to re-socialise men.