Anthony Crosland - Key Ideas (1918–77) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does social democracy seek to achieve within a capitalist economy?
What does social democracy seek to achieve within a capitalist economy?
Social justice & reduced inequality
What is the Third Way?
What is the Third Way?
A centrist approach blending markets & justice
Which Labour leader later embraced the Third Way that Crosland helped establish?
Which Labour leader later embraced the Third Way that Crosland helped establish?
Tony Blair
How did Crosland's view of capitalism differ from Marxists?
How did Crosland's view of capitalism differ from Marxists?
He believed it could be reformed & managed
Why did Crosland believe revolution would not occur?
Why did Crosland believe revolution would not occur?
Lack of tension between classes
According to Crosland, what is required for social change to occur?
According to Crosland, what is required for social change to occur?
Deliberate political action & policy
Which economic approach influenced Crosland's support for government intervention?
Which economic approach influenced Crosland's support for government intervention?
Keynesian economics
How did Crosland believe the state should redistribute wealth?
How did Crosland believe the state should redistribute wealth?
Through taxation & social welfare programmes
What role did Crosland assign to education in achieving equality?
What role did Crosland assign to education in achieving equality?
Promoting social mobility & reducing inequality
What was Crosland's main argument for expanding the welfare state?
What was Crosland's main argument for expanding the welfare state?
Protecting citizens from market insecurities