Explain the term ‘paternalistic conservatism’. (10 marks)
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- Explain the term ‘paternalistic conservatism’. (10 marks)
- developed in the 19th century
- Closely associated with One-Nation conservatism
- Which was Founded by Benjamin Disraeli
- Closely associated with One-Nation conservatism
- The relationship of those who govern to the governed is compared to that of father andchildren
- Many conservatives would view this as being positive, given that paternalistic rulers normally have the best interests of the people at heart, just as parents care for their children.
- The role of the ruling elite is to provide for the needs of the governed
- a power derived from their authority and superiority
- In such situations the rulers believe that they understand what is best for the people to a greater extent than the people do themselves.
- modern political life such paternalism has largely been rejected in favour of popular democracy
- whereby the people have a major input into the decisions which affect them.
- developed in the 19th century
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