1. Right Vs Left Wing
LO:
Understand the difference between Right Wing and Left Wing political views

2. The Left Wing Perspective
Pro equality of opportunity
Pro a more equal distribution of wealth and income
Believes that the better off should exercise a responsibility to the less well off
Pro taxation
Believes that the state has a responsibility to care for the sick, the elderly and the poor
Strongly supports the Welfare State
Liberal attitudes towards sexuality, families, abortion and divorce
In Britain The Labour Party was influenced by the left wing perspective

3. The Right Wing Perspective
Believe we ALREADY have equality!!
Against the redistribution of wealth and income
Believes that individuals should take responsibility for their own problems
Anti taxation and supports the reduction of income tax
Pro wealth creation
Against the Welfare State and believes that the state should take a minimal role in the lives of individuals.
Conservative attitudes towards sexuality, families, abortion and divorce
Strong support for the traditional family
In Britain the Conservative Party was influenced by the Right Wing Perspective