Social 30-2 diploma Part: A

Values of Individualism

Includes: individual rights, private property, rule of law, competition, economic freedom, self-interest, limited government, self-reliance.

Individual rights

Each person has inherent rights simply because they are human. ex Canadian charter of rights and freedoms

Private property

Each person has the right to own, use, and dispose of their possessions. Limiting the power of the government

Rule of Law

All individuals are equal under the eyes of the law, no one person is above the law. Prevents individuals from being a victim to misuse of power.

Competition

Encourages businesses, individuals, and ideas to strive for excellence. Driving individuals, or businesses to improve products, better services, and efficient ways for producing products. Ex. Uber and Lyft competiting

Economic freedom

Individuals and businesses have the freedom to make their own economic decisions based on on what is best for them and their needs.

Self-interest

Each person is the best judge of their own needs, and goals, and they have the right to act in ways and choose what has the most benefit for their needs and quality of life.

Limited government

The power of the government in restricted by laws and the constitution in order to protect individuals.

Self-Reliance

Emphasizes the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their own lives, decisions, and well being. Meaning you can’t fall onto others for help when needed, your problems are yours to deal with.

Values of Collectivism

Includes: Public property, Adherence to social norms, collective responsibility, cooperation, economic equality, collective interest, government intervention, interdependence

Public property

Land and buildings are resources that are managed by the government that everyone has access and the right to use if they need

Adherence to social norms

Individuals follow the sacred rules, values, and behaviours expected by the group. Ex. Waiting in line or being on time.

Collective responsibility

Everyone in the group shares the duty to care for eachother and work for the greater good of the community

Cooperation

Individuals work together as a group to achieve common goals, It invloves sharing tasks, helping others, and making decisions that benefit everyone. (Rapid development of covid 19 vaccines)

Economic equality

Earth and resources are shared more fairly among all members of the community. (Progressive Taxation)

Collective interest

Focusing on what’s best overall for the whole group rather than one person( public healthcare)

Government intervention

Government taking action to help manage and improve parts of life for citizens. Ex. Healthcare and education

Interdependence

People are able to depend on one another, kind of life having a safety ne4t to catch you if needs to help you back on your feet. Ex. NATO

John Locke

Believed that humans are generally reasonable and capable of making decisions for themselves. Believed in natural rights, and that people can overthrow unjust government

Rousseau

Believed that people are inherently good but have been corrupted by society. Give up self-interest and promote the collective interest. All people enter a social contract with all members of society.

Montesquieu

Three spereations of powers (legislative, judicial, executive)

Free market economy

Very individualist focus and on the right side of the political spectrum. Increases. Innovation and competition but increases economic disparity and market volatility

Command economy

Higher government control on the economy. Right side of the spectrum very communist

Welfare State

Government is able to help with the wellness of citizens though things like: healthcare, social assistance and education. Focusing what is best for the wellbeing of a society’s citizens

Labour Unions

Protects workers form unfair working conditions, importance fair wages, and importance’s the wiring condition.

Government regulation

Includes things like minimum wages, workplace safety, and environmental protections

Imposing liberalism

Forcing a society to adopt liberal ideas even if they don’t agree.

Illiberalism

Philosophy that rejects the core principals of a liberal democracy, like individuals rights and rule of law