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@ISIDEWITHAnswersPolitical Ideology2yrs ago

Welfarism

You believe in promoting policies that maximize the overall well-being and happiness of individuals in society.

Welfarism is a political ideology that emphasizes the welfare or well-being of the community, particularly its most vulnerable members. It is rooted in the belief that the state has a responsibility to provide a certain level of material security for its citizens, especially those who are unable to provide for themselves. This ideology is often associated with social democratic and socialist political movements, but it can also be found in other political traditions.

The origins of welfarism can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during a period of rapid industr…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What would you do if you had the power to resolve income inequality?

 @9HH6C2Dfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

tax the rich and distribute the wealth accordingly to the middle class.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you design a fair system to determine who receives welfare support?

 @9KNZB9Pfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Those who are facing drastic financial instability

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In what ways do you think your future family life would be influenced by a society with strong welfare support?

 @9JL45Y5from Newfoundland  answered…1yr1Y

I do personally beleive that promoting social welfare is incredibly important as many people struggle with employment and there should be a large saftey net to help protect those in need but to a point as that could possibly insentivize those who don't want to be a productive member of society to live of the government

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Have you or someone you know been affected by job loss, and how do you think the government should respond?

 @9HSPDSYfrom Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

The government should step in for a period of time and monitor progression with the persons job application process.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If you were to volunteer, would you rather do so in a place that provides direct aid or one that focuses on systematic change, and why?

 @9HRW2K6from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Systemic change needs to occur. So many social issues can be solved by eliminating or at least drastically reducing the amount of poor people. When people don’t have to report to “any means necessary” to support themselves or their families, you’ll see many different positive changes as a result.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Can a balance between rewarding hard work and providing welfare be achieved, and what would that look like to you?

 @9JL46XTNew Democraticfrom Newfoundland  answered…1yr1Y

It would look good on the outside but the person doing hard work can be someone else well another takes the efforts

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Can you imagine a world where everyone's basic needs are met; what does that look like to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What's your vision of a fair society, and how does welfare fit into that picture?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you think cultural attitudes towards community and individual responsibility would change in a fully welfare-supported society?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If you could witness any change in the world as a result of improved welfare policies, what would you choose to see?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Have you or your family ever benefited from a social safety net, and how has that impacted you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What role do you think compassion should play in shaping government policies on welfare?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you imagine societal attitudes might change if everyone received equal access to basic welfare services?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What are your thoughts on balancing the need for welfare programs with the importance of fiscal responsibility?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you react if a close friend or family member's life was drastically improved by a welfare program?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you think your future aspirations would be impacted by living in a society with strong welfare support?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Is there a time you wished you had more support during a tough situation, and how would that have changed things?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Do you think having safety nets for the less fortunate makes a society stronger?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Considering people who can't work due to illness or disability, what kind of assistance do you think they deserve?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How does it make you feel when you see people without homes or basic necessities?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would having a guaranteed minimum income affect your choices in education or career?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you want your hometown to remember you if you initiated a successful community welfare program?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If you had to choose, would you prioritize funding for healthcare or education, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Do you think it's fair to redistribute wealth from the rich to support the poor, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What do you think is more important for society: individual success or collective well-being?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Do you think that a focus on welfare can make people less motivated to work for themselves?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Can a society truly be successful if it has members who are suffering due to poverty?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you think your day-to-day stress levels would change if there was a safety net for your essential needs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

When was the last time you helped someone in need, and how did that make you feel about the role of welfare?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would your career aspirations change if you knew there was a reliable safety net to fall back on?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might your perspective on social contributions change if you needed to rely on public assistance?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How does your concept of empathy shape your views on welfare policies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Have you felt a sense of community in helping or being helped, and how should welfare programs foster this feeling?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What's more essential to you, the freedom to succeed or the assurance that you won't fail?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you reconcile the aim of welfare with the desire for personal achievement?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What's the strongest argument for or against welfare that you've heard, and how did it affect your views?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you maintain the dignity and empowerment of individuals while providing welfare assistance?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you think the development of technology and AI will impact societies' welfare needs in your lifetime?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Have you ever refrained from taking a risk because you were worried about financial safety nets?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If your wellbeing was not tied to your job, would you consider a different career path, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Do you believe that hobbies and passions should be supported by welfare programs, and could this benefit education?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Imagine your ideal day in a society with perfect welfare; what activities does it include?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What does 'community' mean to you in the context of a robust welfare system?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If there was no need for welfare programs, how do you envision the way we would support each other?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you think your life aspirations would be impacted by a shift towards a welfare-focused society?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What values do you think should guide the creation and implementation of welfare policies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you imagine life would change if there were no economic barriers to pursuing higher education?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What concerns might disappear from your life with the introduction of a universal basic income?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What personal goals might you pursue if concerns over financial survival weren't an obstacle?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If every person were given the means to live comfortably, what changes do you think we'd see in community spirit and involvement?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might your approach to teamwork or group projects be influenced by the principles of collective welfare?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Can you share a time when you felt a government program improved your life or the life of someone close to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What changes would you like to see in how society views and manages mental health, and how could a welfare system help?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If you could ensure one welfare service for the elderly in your family, what would it be and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Reflect on a movie or book that depicted poverty or welfare; how did it make you feel about the world you live in?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might the creativity and innovation of students be affected if they were free from economic burdens?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In what ways do you think your local area would transform if everyone’s basic needs were taken care of?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might an increase in mental health support as part of welfare affect school environments and student well-being?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you think providing greater support for mental health would change the atmosphere at your school or workplace?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What impact would a guarantee of basic necessities have on your ambitions and dreams for the future?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How might your approach to education or career aspirations shift if you knew you always had a financial safety net?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Imagine a society where every person has their dignity preserved through welfare; what does it look like to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you imagine societal attitudes might change if everyone received equal access to basic welfare services?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Considering people who can't work due to illness or disability, what kind of assistance do you think they deserve?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How might your approach to education or career aspirations shift if you knew you always had a financial safety net?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you think it's fair to redistribute wealth from the rich to support the poor, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Can a balance between rewarding hard work and providing welfare be achieved, and what would that look like to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What role do you think compassion should play in shaping government policies on welfare?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If you had to choose, would you prioritize funding for healthcare or education, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Can you share a time when you felt a government program improved your life or the life of someone close to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Is there a time you wished you had more support during a tough situation, and how would that have changed things?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you think your life aspirations would be impacted by a shift towards a welfare-focused society?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you think your day-to-day stress levels would change if there was a safety net for your essential needs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would you maintain the dignity and empowerment of individuals while providing welfare assistance?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would having a guaranteed minimum income affect your choices in education or career?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Imagine your ideal day in a society with perfect welfare; what activities does it include?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you think that a focus on welfare can make people less motivated to work for themselves?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you believe that hobbies and passions should be supported by welfare programs, and could this benefit education?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How might the creativity and innovation of students be affected if they were free from economic burdens?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you think having safety nets for the less fortunate makes a society stronger?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How might an increase in mental health support as part of welfare affect school environments and student well-being?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Have you or someone you know been affected by job loss, and how do you think the government should respond?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What concerns might disappear from your life with the introduction of a universal basic income?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you think your future aspirations would be impacted by living in a society with strong welfare support?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would you design a fair system to determine who receives welfare support?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What values do you think should guide the creation and implementation of welfare policies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What would you do if you had the power to resolve income inequality?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you imagine life would change if there were no economic barriers to pursuing higher education?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you reconcile the aim of welfare with the desire for personal achievement?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If your wellbeing was not tied to your job, would you consider a different career path, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Can you imagine a world where everyone's basic needs are met; what does that look like to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Reflect on a movie or book that depicted poverty or welfare; how did it make you feel about the world you live in?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would your career aspirations change if you knew there was a reliable safety net to fall back on?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Imagine a society where every person has their dignity preserved through welfare; what does it look like to you?

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