The Third Way

Question 1

Human Nature

Answer 1

individualism > collectivism
Giddens - individualism and self-realisation through economic success

Question 2

The State

Answer 2

smaller role
increased sense of individualism
State provides services and education
Giddens - free market and rejects state intervention

Question 3

The Economy

Answer 3

Giddens - free market and rejects state intervention
Don’t reject capitalism
- effective system that should be maintained
Social Injustice limited through welfare and wealth redistribution through tax
Individual Enterprise encouraged

Question 4

Society

Answer 4

fear of culture of dependency
- leads to limitation of welfare provision
accept inequality
state to limit but don’t get rid of the class gaps to prevent social injustice

Question 5

Equality

Answer 5

accept inequality as a part of society

Question 6

Middle Class

Answer 6

there is a decrease of WC and MC are the norm
everyone has maternal possessions so there is a blend
Ends class struggle