THIRD WAY 10. 17. 18 Flashcards
1
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third way
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- the “New Left” or “New Labor”
- left centre of political ideology
- social democracy and neo-conservatism
- principles of neo-conservatism but with slightly different rhetoric
2
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political changes
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- death of socialism: capitalism is inefficient and socially divisive // society can generate greater wealth
- political have lost their capacity to inspire
- leaders lost ability to lead
3
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social, economic, and technological changes
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- globalization
4
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anthony giddens
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- framework of thinking and policy-making that seeks to adapt social democracy
- attempt to transcend both old-style social democracy and neoliberalism
5
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class relations
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- decline in the working-class
- sizable minority no longer votes
- people no longer vote
- left/right distinction is no longer relevant
6
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economic changes
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- socialism was inadequate
- challenged by free market philosophies
- rise in neo-liberalism
- no other alternatives to capitalism
7
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globalization
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- rise of powerful transnational corporations
- transforming political and economic institutions
- nation-state is being altered
- positive attitude toward globalization
8
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social changes
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- new individualism
- personal liberty
- new balance between individual and collective responsibilities
- individual and community
9
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ecological concerns
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- relationship to nature has changed
- ecological modernization
10
Q
CORA
values
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- community
- opportunity
- responsibility
- accountability
11
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RIO
values
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- responsibility
- inclusion
- opportunity
12
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equality
values
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- equality of opportunity
- meaningful work
13
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community
values
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- social inclusion
14
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no rights without responsibilities
values
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- to the state adn to community
- unemployment benefits (rights) should be responsible to actively look for work (responsibility)
- not be dependent on social welfare state
15
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no authority without democracy
values
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- authority should be recast on an active or participatory basis
- public bodies should be more accountable
