social democracy

Definitions

noun A political theory advocating the use of democratic means to achieve a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism.

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.
noun The peaceful and gradual transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means.
noun A society based on either of the above.

noun the belief in a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means

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At the end of his blog, the author observes that the US already has elements of social democracy.

Socialism Is Not Marxism: Extracts From a Website 2008
This is why social democracy has never existed in name in South African left politics.

CONTENTS 2007
This is why social democracy has never existed in name in South African left politics.

Draft Strategy and Tactics: Masijule Nge Ngxoxo! 2007
Understandably, social democracy is a hard sell in the United States.

The New York Review of Books 2010
Understandably, social democracy is a hard sell in the United States.

UUpdates - All updates 2010
Understandably, social democracy is a hard sell in the United States.

The New York Review of Books 2010
Understandably, social democracy is a hard sell in the United States.

The New York Review of Books 2010
Understandably, social democracy is a hard sell in the United States.

The New York Review of Books 2010
Right across the western capitalist world the same formula is being put in place by the ruling class, and social democracy - as it has always done - is standing side by side with the bosses.

The Cedar Lounge Revolution Garibaldy 2010
Understandably, social democracy is a hard sell in the United States.

NPR Topics: News 2010