1. Introduction to the Spectrum
Spectrum Reference Terms
SS 30-1

2. When analysing a source, use your knowledge of the spectrum to:
Help you interpret the meaning of a source
Identify the perspective of the person, cartoon, article or photo that is presented
Link into the ideology of the source

3. Centrist – a balance of individual and collective interests
Equality
Inequality
Right
(Individualist) – for the the rights of the individual/exclusive to a particular group
Centrist – a balance of individual and collective interests
Left (Collectivist) – for everyone/group conformity
Radical – remake society into something new
Traditional, Reactionary
– return society to a
more stable past
Communist Socialist Moderate Conservative Elitist
Fascism
Dictatorship
Dictatorship
Liberal Democracy
Former USSR
Cuba
North Korea
Nazi Germany
Imperial Japan (WW2)
Modern China
Modern Iran
Sweden, Britain, Canada, United States
Dictatorial Democratic Democratic Dictatorial
Socialism Socialism Capitalism Capitalism