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Conservative views on society - Coggle Diagram
Conservative views on society
SOCIAL CONSERVATISM
Life is fashioned from fragile network of relationships, upheld by duty, traditional values and established institutions
Individual is also part of social groups (e.g. family, community ect.). These groups provide security and meaning
Without these networks, the individual would suffer 'anomie'
A weakening of values and normative rules, associated with feelings of isolation, loneliness, and meaninglessness
Traditional conservatives believe freedom involves accepting social obligations e.g. paying tax
EMPIRICISM
Conservatives see society as what it is rather than what it could or should be
Aims to 'say afloat' in uncertain waters, rather than attempt to sail through to land (radical change)
PATERNALISM
Based on natural hierarchy in an organic society the ruling has fatherly 'obligations' to the rest of society
HARD PATERNALISM -
Elites decide what is best for the rest of society regardless of what they think or want
SOFT PATERNALISM -
Elites listen and consult with the rest of society before deciding what is best
ORGANICISM
Not been constructed, developed on its own
Society emerges gradually and organically, society can not be planned e.g. 'family' was not invented by a theorist, but shaped by natural factors
HIERARCHY
Imperfection in humanity lead to inequality in human nature, which leads to an unequal society
Based on organicism
According to traditional conservatives, genuine social inequality in a myth
There must be leaders and followers
TRADITION
Customs and habits are used to provide security in an uncertain world
History and experience shape whatever changes become necessary
Change and reform must be slow, not drastic (not against, just weary)