Conservative+social+order

Units 7 & 8

The conservative social order came about following the Industrial Revolution in the latter parts of the 19th century. Its main characteristic was government taking a more active role in society; for example, government started performing regulatory activities on both itself and companies, performing civil service exams (Similar to those in China.) and inspections on industries (EG: Factory safety, hospitals, etc.) as well as implementing more broad and advanced public schooling systems. It also focused on reform oriented towards the people, providing welfare, unemployment benefits, and accident coverage. This whole concept was idealized by thinkers such as Disreali and even, partly, Marx.

Source: NationMaster Encyclopedia: http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Conservative-movement

Created by: Dirk Gadsden (February 12, 2009) Edited by Anna Mack 2-12-09