They believe that hierarchy is natural and desirable. Classical conservatives believed it was static, but more modern conservatives (neoliberals) have accepted some degree of social mobility.
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Elites
That they exist, and that they have a right to rule as they are best equipped to do so through knowledge of traditions (the roots of society). They are a small group with a lot of wealth. (Grammar Schools 2017 manifesto)
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Individualism
That the individual is the most important member in society. They should be free from state intervention and private property should be allowed (Right to Buy 1980).
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Inequality
It is natural and good, wealth is a reward for hard work and talent. People are encouraged to work harder to achieve more wealth, not rely on the state (Thatcher being against a 'nanny state'. these ideas have persisted into austerity measures)
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Organic society
Everyone and everything in society has a role. Some things are more important than others (tradition is the root of society, for example) but all are needed to make it work. Reason Tory logo is a tree.
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Inclusiveness
Believed in by some one nation Tories under Disraeli. Equality under the law and in decision making.
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Nationalism
Rose tinted view of your country's past, sceptical of cultural integration and immigration- links to patriotism. (UKIP, Brexit, and the EU ref are all examples of nationalism).
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Patriotism
pride in your country's history, geography, politics etc. Shown through thinks like teaching British values in schools/ Gove introducing a curriculum of English books.
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Authority
Valuing authority and law and order- New Right were socially authoritarian with a strong police force. There's a focus on how people should live their lives and a strong stance on national defence (Trident under Thatcher being upheld today)
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Paternalism
Disraeli/ One Nation. Looking after the poor and uniting everyone under the flag in order to prevent a revolution. May claims to be one nation.
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Pragmatism
Some Tories claim that they are not an ideology at all, but rather they are a reaction to ideology. they adopt the policies that are the most popular with the electorate or what the country needs at the time. May capping gas/electric bills.
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Opposition to ideology
They are opposed to/ distrust ideology. Thatcherism can be seen as ending this.
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Libertarianism
As limited control as possible- can be economic or social.
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Authoritarianism
Belief in authority can lead to this- strong positions on social and moral issues i.e. Section 28 and Victorian family values.
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Economic liberalism
As limited economic control as possible. State should have no role in economic regulations. (Thatcher denationalising BT and steel)
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Protectionism
Subsidising farmers or national industry to ensure them a degree of price certainty. Trade is restricted by tariffs- Corn Law repeal by Peel split the party C19th.
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Private property
Seen as making people conservative. Gives you a stake in society- something to pass on to children (again, Right to Buy which the Tories in 2017 pursued along with temporary council houses that will turn private).
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Ideology vs Pragmatic
T was ideology (or was it just necessary after militant TUs in 70s?). Recent austerity too quick and not evolutionary, cannot be pragmatic. Even T didn't change education/health and current have. BUT- accept EU, Scottish ref/ gay marriage.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
That they exist, and that they have a right to rule as they are best equipped to do so through knowledge of traditions (the roots of society). They are a small group with a lot of wealth. (Grammar Schools 2017 manifesto)
Back
Elites
Card 3
Front
That the individual is the most important member in society. They should be free from state intervention and private property should be allowed (Right to Buy 1980).
Back
Card 4
Front
It is natural and good, wealth is a reward for hard work and talent. People are encouraged to work harder to achieve more wealth, not rely on the state (Thatcher being against a 'nanny state'. these ideas have persisted into austerity measures)
Back
Card 5
Front
Everyone and everything in society has a role. Some things are more important than others (tradition is the root of society, for example) but all are needed to make it work. Reason Tory logo is a tree.
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