socialism as a response to classical liberalism social 30-2

Socialism as a Response to Classical Liberalism

Socialism as a Response to Classical Liberalism

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SocialismSocialism Developed in the early 19th

century as a response to the declining social and economic conditions of the working class during the Industrial Revolution Felt these issues could be

addressed by encouraging government involvement in the economy.

Felt it would increase the distribution of wealth.

Developed in the early 19th century as a response to the declining social and economic conditions of the working class during the Industrial Revolution Felt these issues could be

addressed by encouraging government involvement in the economy.

Felt it would increase the distribution of wealth.

Difference Between Socialism and Classical Liberalism

Difference Between Socialism and Classical Liberalism

Although Socialism embraced the concepts of human rights and democratic government, they also embraced collectivist aspects.

Collective Responsibility Collective Interest Co-operation Economic Equality Adherence to Collective Norms And Public Property

Although Socialism embraced the concepts of human rights and democratic government, they also embraced collectivist aspects.

Collective Responsibility Collective Interest Co-operation Economic Equality Adherence to Collective Norms And Public Property

Socialism vs. Classical Liberalism

Socialism vs. Classical Liberalism

Lets take a look at the charts on page 147 in your book, comparing Socialism and Classical Liberalism.

Lets take a look at the charts on page 147 in your book, comparing Socialism and Classical Liberalism.

Early Democratic SocialismEarly Democratic Socialism Believed that Modern

Liberalism did not provide the type of government intervention that would address the collective interests of society. Believed that political, economic, and

social change could be achieved without revolution… as opposed to Marx.

Believed that things could be changed through democratic processes. Such as elections, and reforms.

Believed that Modern Liberalism did not provide the type of government intervention that would address the collective interests of society. Believed that political, economic, and

social change could be achieved without revolution… as opposed to Marx.

Believed that things could be changed through democratic processes. Such as elections, and reforms.

Early Democratic SocialismEarly Democratic Socialism

Embraced Liberalist views such as democracy, freedom, and individual rights. However, Believed Capitalism

infringed upon the rights of the workers to being truly free.

Embraced Liberalist views such as democracy, freedom, and individual rights. However, Believed Capitalism

infringed upon the rights of the workers to being truly free.

Early Democratic SocialismEarly Democratic Socialism Solution?

Greater government involvement in the affairs of society.

Social Programs I.e.-

unemployment insurance, health care, education, and child care.

Solution? Greater

government involvement in the affairs of society.

Social Programs I.e.-

unemployment insurance, health care, education, and child care.

SocialismSocialism

Marxism and Communism Marxism and Communism Utopian Socialism

Democratic Socialism

Utopian Socialism

Democratic Socialism

Democratic Socialism in Canada

Democratic Socialism in Canada Western Canada’s impact on

the country’s social welfare programs. Many of the country’s social welfare

programs that exist in Canada, originated in Western Canada. Programs that many of you will likely come in contact with.

Such as: Student Loans EI Child-Care Initiatives CPP Minimum Wage Universal Health Care

Western Canada’s impact on the country’s social welfare programs. Many of the country’s social welfare

programs that exist in Canada, originated in Western Canada. Programs that many of you will likely come in contact with.

Such as: Student Loans EI Child-Care Initiatives CPP Minimum Wage Universal Health Care

The Great DepressionThe Great Depression 1920’s and 1930’s

A period of harsh economic conditions.

People once again question the validity of Classical Liberalism.

1920’s and 1930’s A period of harsh

economic conditions.

People once again question the validity of Classical Liberalism.

The Great DepressionThe Great Depression October 29, 1929 “Black

Tuesday” Crash in stock market

prices in New York City. Hit all around the world.

Canada, Companies go bankrupt, Investors lose all their money, And unemployment reaches

27%.

October 29, 1929 “Black Tuesday” Crash in stock market

prices in New York City. Hit all around the world.

Canada, Companies go bankrupt, Investors lose all their money, And unemployment reaches

27%.

The Great DepressionThe Great Depression

Slowly, Socialism and the idea of government intervention becomes more appealing. More and more of the

population began to look towards the government to stop the bleeding.

Slowly, Socialism and the idea of government intervention becomes more appealing. More and more of the

population began to look towards the government to stop the bleeding.

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

Founded in 1932, in Calgary, AB. Prairies were hit

particularly hard, because of the impacts of an ill-timed drought.

People were forced to abandon their homes, and search for work where they could find it.

Founded in 1932, in Calgary, AB. Prairies were hit

particularly hard, because of the impacts of an ill-timed drought.

People were forced to abandon their homes, and search for work where they could find it.

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

J.S Woodworth, first party President Regina Manifesto

Shelters for the jobless and homeless

Job creation programs Pensions for those who had worked

their whole lifetime but could not be cared for by their impoverished children.

Health services that would be subsidized by the government so that people could get medical help for a fraction of the normal cost.

J.S Woodworth, first party President Regina Manifesto

Shelters for the jobless and homeless

Job creation programs Pensions for those who had worked

their whole lifetime but could not be cared for by their impoverished children.

Health services that would be subsidized by the government so that people could get medical help for a fraction of the normal cost.

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)

Tommy Douglas, elected Premier of Saskatchewan Created Canada’s

form of Universal Healthcare

CCF eventually became the NDP, which is still around today.

Tommy Douglas, elected Premier of Saskatchewan Created Canada’s

form of Universal Healthcare

CCF eventually became the NDP, which is still around today.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqpFm7zAK90

Socialism in QuebecSocialism in Quebec Post World War 2

Maurice Duplessis, Premier of Quebec

Strongly anti-communist,

Strongly anti-union, Supported Quebec

independence from Canada,

However…

Post World War 2 Maurice Duplessis,

Premier of Quebec Strongly anti-

communist, Strongly anti-union, Supported Quebec

independence from Canada,

However…

Socialism in QuebecSocialism in Quebec Government

involvement in the economy Public works

projects Highways Schools Hospitals

Government involvement in the economy Public works

projects Highways Schools Hospitals

Socialism in QuebecSocialism in Quebec The struggle to separate

from Canada was a driving force for these groups. The Canadian Government was

seen as an oppressive force, in which revolution was needed to break free from.

I.e.- Group Marxiste Revolutionnaire

The struggle to separate from Canada was a driving force for these groups. The Canadian Government was

seen as an oppressive force, in which revolution was needed to break free from.

I.e.- Group Marxiste Revolutionnaire

Parti QuebecoisParti Quebecois Rene Levesque, Quebec

Separatist Leader Public Insurance Program Pharmacare (cheap

medication) Child Care System Parental Leave Program

Today, Bloc Quebecois

Rene Levesque, Quebec Separatist Leader

Public Insurance Program Pharmacare (cheap

medication) Child Care System Parental Leave Program

Today, Bloc Quebecois

Question?Question?

How come Socialist parties had such a huge influence in Western Canada in the early 20th century, but that’s not the case today?…

How come Socialist parties had such a huge influence in Western Canada in the early 20th century, but that’s not the case today?…