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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…7mos7MO

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

 @9HH6C2Dfrom Ontario answered…7mos7MO

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

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

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

 @9KNZB9Pfrom Ontario answered…4mos4MO

Those who are facing drastic financial instability

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

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

 @9JL45Y5from Newfoundland answered…5mos5MO

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…7mos7MO

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

 @9HSPDSYfrom Ontario answered…6mos6MO

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

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

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…6mos6MO

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…5mos5MO

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

 @9JL46XTNew Democraticfrom Newfoundland answered…5mos5MO

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

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

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

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Should access to the internet and digital devices be part of a modern welfare system, and what would that mean for students?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

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

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

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

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

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Describe a future where welfare programs have perfectly achieved their goals; what does daily life look like?

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How differently would you approach your education or career plans knowing that a robust safety net existed?