UNIT 2 - 0.1 Individualism vs collectivism Essay one

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

despite being the 5th richest country the UK is plagued by inequality - austerity measures (conservatives) / nanny state (collectivists)

Question 2

Point one

Answer 2

some people may argue that individuals have the best approach to tackling inequality - collectivists policy’s cost Scotland 500 million for free personal care of the elderly.

Question 3

Point one rebuttal

Answer 3

However, some people may argue that collectivists have the best approach to dealing with inequality - food bank use has increased 70% under the rule from the Torys.

Question 4

Point two

Answer 4

some people may argue that individualists have the best approach to dealing with inequality - collectivism is a huge burden on the state free prescriptions cost Scotland 1.3 billion annually.

Question 5

Point two rebuttal

Answer 5

However, some people may argue that collectivism is the best approach to dealing with inequality - only the state have the resources to deal with inequality - Uk healthcare costs 200 billion annually.

Question 6

Point Three

Answer 6

Some people may argue that individualism is the best approach to tackling inequality - communities are better at meeting people’s needs 1 million people volunteered during COVID showing no need for state intervention.

Question 7

Point Three rebuttal

Answer 7

However, some people may argue that collectivism is better suited at tackling inequality as torys abandon their own beliefs during crisis - covid/COLC Tory government adopted collectivist policies - Furlough and £900 COL payments.