Democratic Socialism
A2 AQA
Ideologies 3B
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- Created on: 29-05-16 14:22
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- Democratic Socialism
- British Socialism
- Was not influenced by Marxist ideas
- British Labour has always understood the importance of class differences
- Could only be elected if it governed the interests of the whole of society
- Possible to serve interest of both conflicted classes
- Moderate movement, pursued social justice
- Accepts Free- Market
- 1945-1970 Democratic Socialism principles:
- Defence of Parliamentary system of Government
- Equal rights and opportunities
- State control of large industries controls monopoly industires
- Provision of welfare
- Range of personal services
- Subsidized housing
- Social services
- Public health measures
- Range of personal services
- Redistribution of wealth through taxation & Welfare system
- Defence of powerful Trade unions & Workers rights
- A middle ground could be found between Free- Market capitalism and Social Justice
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