Brydog
07-05-2005, 02:29
Type: Social Democracy
Social democracy is define as an ideal form of representative democracy, that may solve the problems found in a liberal democracy. It emphasizes the following principles for building a welfare state. First, freedom that includes not only individual liberties, but also freedom from discrimination and freedom from dependence on either the owners of the means of production or the holders of abusive political power, as well as the ability to determine ones own fate. Second, it also must have equality and social justice, not only before the law but also having economic and sociocultural equality as well, that promotes equal opportunities for all including those with physical, mental, or social inequalities. Finally, it must have solidarity that practices unity and a sense of compassion for the victims of injustice and inequality.
At present, social democrats generally do not see a conflict between a capitalist market economy and their definition of a socialist society
Social democracy is define as an ideal form of representative democracy, that may solve the problems found in a liberal democracy. It emphasizes the following principles for building a welfare state. First, freedom that includes not only individual liberties, but also freedom from discrimination and freedom from dependence on either the owners of the means of production or the holders of abusive political power, as well as the ability to determine ones own fate. Second, it also must have equality and social justice, not only before the law but also having economic and sociocultural equality as well, that promotes equal opportunities for all including those with physical, mental, or social inequalities. Finally, it must have solidarity that practices unity and a sense of compassion for the victims of injustice and inequality.
At present, social democrats generally do not see a conflict between a capitalist market economy and their definition of a socialist society