social democracy

Also known as social democrat

political ideology

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Social democracy is a political ideology that combines democratic government with economic policies aimed at reducing inequality and providing public services like healthcare and education. It matters because many countries use social democratic ideas to shape their economic systems and social programs, making it a significant influence on how governments balance individual freedoms with collective welfare.

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Instance of: economic ideology
Subclass of: democratic socialism
Image: Red rose 02.svg

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Commons category: Social democracy
topic's main category: Category:Social democracy
topic has template: Template:Social democracy sidebar
different from: liberal socialism
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Encyclopedic overview

Demonstration by the Social Democratic Party of Austria on International Workers' Day, 2012

Social democracy is a broad, centre-left social, economic, and political ideology within the wider socialist movement that supports political and economic democracy and a gradualist, reformist, and democratic approach toward achieving social equality. In modern practice, social democracy has taken the form of a predominantly capitalist, yet robust welfare state, with policies promoting social justice, market regulation, and a more equitable distribution of income.

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