Paternalism is a social and political philosophy emphasizing positivity in the government having a role in nudging people towards the right direction. Paternalist policy is defined as government action which limits an individual's or group's autonomy which is intended for their own good.
Personality
Paternalism is very protective and treats everyone like they're it's children, much to the dismay of many of them.
How to Draw
- Draw a ball.
- Fill it with white.
- Draw 2 elephants in black.
- Add the eyes.
You're done!
Relationships
Friends
- Social Authoritarianism - Welfare and Authoritarianism go hand in hand.
- Christian Democracy - Church and State nudging people towards the right direction.
- Welfarism - Sometimes people just need a little help.
- Authoritarian Conservatism - Looks good to me.
- Paternalistic Conservatism - It's in the name.
- Social Democracy - Progress demands a robust and caring state.
- Fascism - Everything to keep us safe.
- Stalinism - Your top down paternalistic central planning achieved rapid industrialization for the people and contributed to the effort of your other Paternalistic New Deal colleagues in defeating Social-Darwinism during the 1940s.
- New Deal Liberalism - Top-down management for the good of the people is the best way to go.
Frenemies
- Fordism - You take it way too far.
Enemies
- Anarcho-Individualism - Stateless societies don't work, the state knows better than the individual.
- Classical Liberalism - Political power and paternal power are the same!
- Libertarianism - Don't tread!? I'm saving you from treading on yourself!
- Social Darwinism - Awful stuff, all humans are worth living! So many of us died to stop you during World War 2!
- Avaritionism - That chainsaw is too dangerous, put it down!
Further info
Wikipedia
- Paternalism
- Nanny state
- Nudge theory
- IT-backed authoritarianism
- Race to the Top
- Affordable Care Act tax provisions
- Social Credit System
- Vision Zero
- Behavioural Insights Team
- Social and Behavioral Sciences Team
- New Deal
- Civilian Conservation Corps