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Socialism as a Response to Classical Liberalism. Social 30-2. Socialism. Developed in the early 19th century as a response to the declining social and economic conditions of the working class during the Industrial Revolution
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Socialism as a Response to Classical Liberalism Social 30-2
Socialism • 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 • 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 • Lets take a look at the charts on page 147 in your book, comparing Socialism and Classical Liberalism.
Early 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.
Early 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.
Early Democratic Socialism • Solution? • Greater government involvement in the affairs of society. • Social Programs • I.e.- unemployment insurance, health care, education, and child care.
Marxism and Communism Utopian Socialism Democratic Socialism Socialism
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
The Great Depression • 1920’s and 1930’s • A period of harsh economic conditions. • People once again question the validity of Classical Liberalism.
The 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%.
The 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.
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.
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.
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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqpFm7zAK90
Socialism in Quebec • Post World War 2 • Maurice Duplessis, Premier of Quebec • Strongly anti-communist, • Strongly anti-union, • Supported Quebec independence from Canada, • However…
Socialism in Quebec • Government involvement in the economy • Public works projects • Highways • Schools • Hospitals
Socialism 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
Parti Quebecois • Rene Levesque, Quebec Separatist Leader • Public Insurance Program • Pharmacare (cheap medication) • Child Care System • Parental Leave Program • Today, Bloc Quebecois
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?…