Beatrice Webb - Key Ideas (1858–1943) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Who was Beatrice Webb? (dates & role)
Who was Beatrice Webb? (dates & role)
1858-1943; British socialist, economist, social reformer
Society Beatrice Webb worked with
Society Beatrice Webb worked with
Fabian Society
Webb's key concept name
Webb's key concept name
The Inevitability of Gradualness
Evolutionary Socialism (Webb)
Evolutionary Socialism (Webb)
Socialism via gradual democratic reforms, not revolution
Webb's view of human nature
Webb's view of human nature
Optimistic; people can be educated to support social reforms
Webb's strategy for social reform
Webb's strategy for social reform
Education of public & ruling classes about socialism benefits
Webb's 'enabling state' concept
Webb's 'enabling state' concept
State intervenes in economy, regulates capitalism, provides services
Webb's view on bureaucracy
Webb's view on bureaucracy
Efficient, well-organized; rational, scientific governance needed
Webb's preferred economic model
Webb's preferred economic model
Mixed economy: state controls essentials, private elsewhere
Webb's stance on key industries
Webb's stance on key industries
Nationalization for better planning & fairer wealth distribution
Webb's view on cooperative movement
Webb's view on cooperative movement
Supported; workers own & manage businesses collectively
Webb's parliamentary strategy
Webb's parliamentary strategy
Gradualism through legislation, not revolutionary upheaval
Webb's contribution to Labour Party (1918)
Webb's contribution to Labour Party (1918)
Drafted constitution; included Clause IV (nationalization)
Webb's welfare state advocacy
Webb's welfare state advocacy
Social security, healthcare & education reforms reduce inequality
Why Webb favoured gradualism over revolution
Why Webb favoured gradualism over revolution
Avoided risks & instability; built democratic support sustainably