Social Democracy

Social democracy is a political ideology of the political left and centre-left on the classic political spectrum, that advocates a peaceful, evolutionary transition of society from capitalism to socialism using established political processes. Social democracy support Private enterprise, but strongly regulated to protect the interests of workers, consumers and small enterprise (in stark contrast to libertarian and some green approaches, e.g. Natural Capitalism which minimizes regulation by controlling commodity prices more directly). An extensive system of social security network, although not to the extent of communists (see welfare state), notably to counteract effects of poverty and to insure the citizens against loss of income following illness and unemployment.

Social Democracy

Political ideology

1. Social Democracy

Social democracy is a political ideology of the political left and centre-left on the classic political spectrum, that advocates a peaceful, evolutionary transition of society from capitalism to socialism using established political processes. Social democracy support Private enterprise, but strongly regulated to protect the interests of workers, consumers and small enterprise (in stark contrast to libertarian and some green approaches, e.g. Natural Capitalism which minimizes regulation by controlling commodity prices more directly). An extensive system of social security network, although not to the extent of communists (see welfare state), notably to counteract effects of poverty and to insure the citizens against loss of income following illness and unemployment. Ensuring good education, health care, child care, et cetera for all citizens through government fundings. Higher taxes (necessary to pay for the former), especially for...