Paternalism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Paternalism in conservatism definition
Paternalism in conservatism definition
State/authority acts as 'father figure', governing in people's best interests
Traditional conservatism's approach to paternalism
Traditional conservatism's approach to paternalism
Authoritarian approach with strong state control
Society outcome under traditional conservatism's paternalism
Society outcome under traditional conservatism's paternalism
More orderly but less free society
One-nation conservatism's view of paternalism
One-nation conservatism's view of paternalism
Moral obligation for wealthy to care for less fortunate
One-nation conservatism's social goal via paternalism
One-nation conservatism's social goal via paternalism
Social welfare, reduced class divisions, cohesive society
Economic consequence of paternalism
Economic consequence of paternalism
Greater state intervention, particularly in one-nation type
Economic decisions under traditional paternalism
Economic decisions under traditional paternalism
Centralised, creates stability but limits individual economic freedoms
State form under traditional conservatism's paternalism
State form under traditional conservatism's paternalism
Authoritarian state, reduced democratic participation
State form under one-nation conservatism
State form under one-nation conservatism
Welfare state providing for those who cannot care for themselves
Paternalism's view of human nature
Paternalism's view of human nature
Humans are imperfect and require guidance from authority
Consequence of paternalism on individuals
Consequence of paternalism on individuals
May become dependent on state or those in power
One-nation conservative paternalist policies
One-nation conservative paternalist policies
Welfare policies, social reforms, state intervention
New Right conservatism's stance on paternalism
New Right conservatism's stance on paternalism
Reject it - undermines freedom, stifles innovation, creates dependency
New Right's emphasis instead of paternalism
New Right's emphasis instead of paternalism
Individual responsibility and limited government intervention
New Right's economic preference
New Right's economic preference
Free market economy with minimal state interference