Role of the State: Essential Investment in Infrastructure and Education (Anthony Giddens) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does traditional socialism see as the primary vehicle for achieving social justice?
What does traditional socialism see as the primary vehicle for achieving social justice?
The state
How does Giddens' Third Way envision the state's role?
How does Giddens' Third Way envision the state's role?
As an enabler creating conditions
What does Giddens say about top-down state investment?
What does Giddens say about top-down state investment?
It is inefficient
What does Giddens advocate shifting from a welfare state to?
What does Giddens advocate shifting from a welfare state to?
A social investment state
What does the Third Way emphasize for long-term success?
What does the Third Way emphasize for long-term success?
Sustainable growth & social cohesion
Why is education critical in Giddens' framework?
Why is education critical in Giddens' framework?
For developing human capital
What type of learning does the Third Way promote?
What type of learning does the Third Way promote?
Lifelong learning
What does Giddens highlight about early childhood education?
What does Giddens highlight about early childhood education?
It diminishes social inequalities
Which areas does the state invest in for infrastructure?
Which areas does the state invest in for infrastructure?
Transport, energy & digital networks
How does infrastructure help reduce inequality?
How does infrastructure help reduce inequality?
By reducing regional disparities
What type of infrastructure does Giddens advocate for?
What type of infrastructure does Giddens advocate for?
Green infrastructure
What does Giddens support to combine state and private sector strengths?
What does Giddens support to combine state and private sector strengths?
Public-private partnerships
What does the Third Way move away from in traditional socialism?
What does the Third Way move away from in traditional socialism?
State control & redistribution