Definition of social democracy Social democracy
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We found 6 definitions of social democracy from 4 different sources.
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What does social democracy mean?
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| social democracy - the belief in a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means |
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- social democracy (Noun)
A moderate political philosophy or ideology that aims to achieve socialistic goals within capitalist society such as by means of a strong welfare state and regulation of private industry. - social democracy (Noun)
The peaceful and gradual transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means. - social democracy (Noun)
A society based on either of the above.
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social democracy
Form of democracy aimed to reform the capital system in order to remove its perceived injustices and to bring about a more equal distribution of wealth.
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Social democracy grew out of the differences between communism and socialism.
Communism and socialism were very similar until a group of socialists called democratic socialists began to reject the principles of communism. The democratic socialists did not agree with the way the communists used violence and revolution to gain control.
Communists began to aim more at government power, while socialists concentrated on fair distribution of products and equality for all classes.
Communists think that all means of production or any material necessary for life should be controlled by the government while socialists left some control in the private sector.
