Beatrice Webb - Key Ideas (1858–1943) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which organisation was Beatrice Webb prominently associated with?
Which organisation was Beatrice Webb prominently associated with?
The Fabian Society
What does Webb's 'Inevitability of Gradualness' concept emphasize?
What does Webb's 'Inevitability of Gradualness' concept emphasize?
Achieving socialism through small reforms
How did Webb believe socialism should be achieved?
How did Webb believe socialism should be achieved?
Gradually through democratic reforms
What was Webb's view of human nature?
What was Webb's view of human nature?
Optimistic about human progress
What type of state did Webb envision for achieving socialism?
What type of state did Webb envision for achieving socialism?
An enabling state
What did Webb emphasize for implementing social reforms?
What did Webb emphasize for implementing social reforms?
Efficient, well-organized bureaucracy
What economic system did Webb support?
What economic system did Webb support?
A mixed economy
Which industries did Webb believe the state should control?
Which industries did Webb believe the state should control?
Healthcare, education, and utilities
What was Webb's view on nationalisation of key industries?
What was Webb's view on nationalisation of key industries?
Better planning and fairer wealth distribution
What did Webb support regarding worker ownership?
What did Webb support regarding worker ownership?
The cooperative movement
What role did Webb play in the Labour Party's 1918 constitution?
What role did Webb play in the Labour Party's 1918 constitution?
Key role in drafting it
Why did Webb prefer gradualism over revolution?
Why did Webb prefer gradualism over revolution?
Avoided risks and instability