HPRH 2053 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: John Locke, Direct Democracy, Flora Tristan
3 Feb 2017
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Moderate liberals vs more radical republicans and socialists. Liberals advocated constitutional monarchy for stability and keeping power in the hands of men with property. Republicans wanted a government by the people, expanded franchise, and democratic participation in politics. Difference between liberals and republicans was how they defined citizenship. Liberals were suspicious of mob rule and direct democracy; wanted restricted qualifications for citizenship. Republicans wanted political equality, regardless of wealth or social standing. Also more likely to support civil militias, free public education, and civic liberties (like freedom of press and right to assemble) Neither group thought women should vote (virtues for citizenship were masculine traits) Socialists believed giving the people voting rights wouldn"t get rid of injustice and inequality 19th century system of thought, response to problems of industrialization. Intensification of labor, poverty of working-class neighborhoods in industrial cities, widespread perception of a hierarchy based on rank and privilege. Problems come from core principles of competition, individualism, and private property.
