Social Democracy

Social Democracy, often clipped to SocDem (or SuccDem by ideologies that disagree with it), is an economically center-left ideology, usually culturally left, albeit not exclusively. It is often confused with Democratic Socialism. Despite often being called a " socialist" by right-wing ideologies, Social Democracy is often excluded from leftist circles as well due to their support for reforming capitalism rather than abolishing it. Social Democracy finds that welfare programs and business regulations, when achieved through reform rather than revolution, can lead to higher prosperity for the proletariat than systems of unregulated capitalism or collectivist socialism.

History
Historically, Social Democracy was used interchangeably with Democratic Socialism. After World War 2, Social Democracy becames its own identity and promoted a strong welfare state under a mixed economy. Social Democracies have been established in Europe and other types of the world as follows: India since the establishment of the DPSP, the French Republic during the 1930's before German Occupation, Australia ever since WWII, Sri Lanka since the early 1940's, the French Republic after the fall of Vichy France,  Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Greenland.

Beliefs and Views
Social Democracy is a center-left ideology that believes in a mixed economy with a welfare state funded by progressive taxation. They believe in re-distributing wealth via taxes to make capitalism more humane.

To make it simpler, here is the 3 principles of Social Democracy

Freedom
Social Democracy believes in a liberal democratic framework, Liberal democracy is a form of system operating under the civic principles of classical liberalism. But however, Social Democratic economics are somewhat different from classical liberalism.

In order to preserve Liberalism, negative rights and positive rights must be balanced.

Equality
This is mainly connects to Social Democracy's beliefs and views in Social Justice, Social Equality, taxation, and welfare.

Justice
Mainly connects to equality under the law and human rights.

Personality
Social Democracy is generally portrayed as being quite care-taking of other people, even if they may not like it. They are occasionally mistaken for Democratic Socialism. But if he's in America, he will call himself a democratic socialist. He will get very mad at Left Communism and  Marxism–Leninism whenever they call him a "Social Fascist."

How to Draw
Socdem_flag.svg Drawing Social Democracy requires a few steps:
 * 1) Draw a ball.
 * 2) Color the ball with red.
 * 3) Draw a white rose on the bottom of the ball.
 * 4) Add the eyes, and you're done!

Friends

 * [[File: Nordmodel.png]] Nordic Model - I really like your economics ngl.
 * [[File: Dsa.png]] Democratic Socialism [[File: Demsocstar.png]] - My more leftist sibling.
 * [[File: Kemal.png]] Kemalism - My Turkish nationalistic variant. He's based.
 * [[File: Keynes.png]] Keynesianism - We make the government spend... together.
 * [[File: Cap.png]] Capitalism - You are good at making the economy grow so there is a lot of resources.
 * [[File: Soc.png]] Socialism - You are good at ensuring everyone has the right to what they deserve like healthcare.
 * [[File: Lpop.png]] Left-Wing Populism - We work great during elections, and we both care about the common people.
 * [[File: Thar.png]] Anti-Authoritarianism - Down with [[File: ML.png]] Communism! Down with [[File:Fash.png]] Fascism! Down with [[File:Monarch.png]] Monarchism!

Frenemies

 * [[File: Socgeo.png]] Social Georgism - I mean, sure, it sounds fair, but what about all the middle class homeowner votes!?
 * [[File: Patcon.png]] Paternalistic Conservatism - We often fight in elections, but he's still my child (and a worthy opponent!)
 * [[File: WelfChauvin.png]] Welfare Chauvinism - My racist son, on the rise.
 * [[File: Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism - I SHALL WIN THIS ELECTION NOW, otherwise you're not an extremist.
 * [[File: Leftnat.png]] Left-Wing Nationalism - Sometimes works with me, sometimes against me.
 * [[File: Socauth.png]] Social Authoritarianism - You have good ideas, but please, calm down a bit.
 * [[File:Demcr.png]] Democratism - My disappointment is immeasurable & my day is ruined!
 * [[File:Socliber.png]] Social Libertarianism - Markets need regulation!
 * [[File:Soclib.png]] Social Liberalism - My more centrist version of me and less regulationist

Enemies

 * [[File:Mediastocracy_flair.png]] Mediacracy - More like mediocrity!
 * [[File: Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - At least you're not [[File:Plcn2.png]] Paleocon...
 * [[File: Libertarian.png]] Libertarianism - Just because I like Bernie Sanders doesn't mean I'm a communist!
 * [[File: Luxem.png]] Luxemburgism - *quietly tightens fiber wire.*
 * [[File: ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - Keeps calling me the "moderate wing of fascism" despite expanding the state himself.
 * [[File: LeftCom.png]] Left Communism - Same as above guy! Also you claim to love the working class but all you do is sit on an armchair reading esoteric political literature all day without contributing to society you lazy prick!
 * [[File:Dengf.png]] Dengism - You're the "social fascist" but [[File:ML.png]] ML simps for you...
 * [[File: Ancapf.png]] Anarcho-Capitalism - Healthcare is a human right!
 * [[File: Fash.png]] Fascism - I don't care if we agree on economics. Leave me alone fascist pig!

Further Information
For overlapping political theory see: Socialism, Social Liberalism,  Keynesianism,  Liberalism,  Liberal Socialism,   Regulationism,  Democratic Socialism,  Third Way,  Bernsteinism,  Welfarism

Literature

 * A Theory of Justice by John Rawls
 * Overproduction and Crises by Johann Karl Rodbertus
 * Foundations of Social Democracy by Tombias Gambert
 * The Working Man's Programme by Ferdinand Lassalle
 * Social Democracy After the Cold War by Bryan Evans and Ingo Schmidt

Wikipedia

 * Social Democracy
 * Welfare State
 * Category: Social Democracy

Videos

 * What is Social Democracy? (with playlist) by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
 * Social Democracy vs. Social Liberalism Explained by Liberaven
 * Democratic Socialism Vs. Social Democracy by Secular Talk

Online Communities

 * r/SocialDemocracy
 * r/SocialDemocracyUSA
 * r/GenZSocialDemocrats
 * r/SocDememes

Party or Politician-centered communities


 * r/SandersForPresident
 * r/AOC
 * r/OurPresident
 * r/WayOfTheBern
 * r/NewDealAmerica
 * r/Labour
 * r/LabourUK