LEFT WING
The left wing approach dictates that the state should play a substantial approach in people’s lives. There should be increased regulation in business and higher taxes for the wealthy. They are often said to stand behind ‘progressive views’, for example campaigning for same sex marriage, opposing capital punishment and campaigning for a women’s right to have an abortion. They do have more lenient views on immigration. and Created for worker’s (proletariat) rights in the UK. This left wing approach largely follows and is based on the ‘Keynesian Approach’, or the interventionist approach. This is where the government takes it upon themselves to intervene in all economic matters. This may mean (as an example) taking the step to increase taxes when the country is going through an economic boom period.
Communism: Soviet Union, Communist Romania,
Communist Poland, Eastern Bloc Countries. China.
Socialism:
what socialism
Differences between Socialism & Communism (see adaptation of article below).
Do you Know the Difference Between a Communist And a Socialist
Left: those groups that challenge the establishment. In the UK: The Labour Party
Communitarian Values (community is important)
Responsibility
Cooperation in schools.
Trade Unions & Workers Rights
State Controlled
Welfare State/ Eradicating poverty/ Preventing Unemployment.
Equal Rights/ Spreading of Wealth
Leftists ‘hate’ religion and business.
Money and Power should not be used to benefit friends /relatives
