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'''Social Democracy''' is [[socialism]] by [[incrementalism]], rather than sudden swift violent overthrow.  

'''Social Democracy''' is a [[capitalist|capitalism]] ideology advocating for a strong welfare state.

It is an ideology that emerged in the earlier [[twentieth century]]. Unlike its cousin [[Communism]], which seeks to destroy [[capitalism]] by (violent) revolution and replace it with a different social and economic system, social democracy seeks to put [[healthcare]], manufacturing, and the service sector into the hands of government by compromise with competing political parties and regulate capitalism via [[central planning]]. This gives the government a prominent role to "remedy" the alleged 'deficiencies" of capitalism and the power to manipulate market norms.

It is an ideology that emerged in the earlier [[twentieth century]]. Unlike [[Communism]] and [[Socialism]], which seeks to destroy [[capitalism]] and replace it with a different social and economic system, social democracy seeks to establish a strong welfare state. This gives the government a prominent role to "remedy" the alleged 'deficiencies" of capitalism and the power to manipulate market norms.

Social democracy is sometimes referred to as the [[nanny state]].

Social democracy is sometimes referred to as the [[nanny state]].

An oft-asked question is ''What is the difference between Social Democracy and Democratic Socialism?

An oft-asked question is ''What is the difference between Social Democracy and Democratic Socialism?

A Social Democrat, while being a [[far left]] advocate of [[big government]], and is not entirely respectful of [[private property]] and [[human rights]], nonetheless can function inside a multi-party system, is capable of negotiation, compromise and forging coalitions with non-Marxists. Many non-Marxists view Social Democracy with suspicion as a stepping stone to Democratic Socialism.

Democratic Socialism is the term usually used to refer to Social Democracy although it's sometimes used to refer to reformist socialist movements as well.

 

[[Democratic Socialism]] is entirely intolerant [[single-party]] totalitarianism. Because Marxist doctrine and socialism intrinsically is [[anti-democratic]] and prone to dictatorship and corruption, the [[oxymoron]]ic phrase, "Democratic Socialism" was crafted as an internal reform movement that demanded voting rights exclusively among party members for the "collective leadership" of the "[[revolutionary vanguard|permanent revolution]]."

 

Social Democracy is incremental socialism in a mixed economy; Democratic Socialism is a political [[cult]] that aims at totalitarian control.

==History==

==History==

==Social Democracy in Practice==

==Social Democracy in Practice==

The economic policies of many European countries have been influenced by social democratic principles (the most notable being [[Denmark]], [[Finland]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]]). While such countries are often touted as having the highest living standards in the world, they also share very high tax rates and slower growth rates as compared to rest of the world (with the exception of Sweden). [[Germany]] has been ruled three times by the [[SPD]]. The policies of this party have increased the debt. In order to advance their cause, [[democratic socialist]]s will sell Nordic social democracies in promotion of democratic socialism, even though the two are not the same thing.<ref>[https://quillette.com/2018/08/06/democratic-socialism-is-a-scam/ Democratic Socialism is a Scam], by Giancarlo Sopo, Quillette</ref><ref>Nordic socialism has always been very [[nationalist]], with the slogan "We take care of our own," up until very recently.</ref>  

The economic policies of many European countries have been influenced by social democratic principles (the most notable being [[Denmark]], [[Finland]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]]). While such countries are often touted as having the highest living standards in the world, they also share very high tax rates and slower growth rates as compared to rest of the world (with the exception of Sweden). [[Germany]] has been ruled three times by the [[SPD]]. The policies of this party have increased the debt. <ref>Nordic socialism has always been very [[nationalist]], with the slogan "We take care of our own," up until very recently.</ref>  

Arguably the defining characteristic of all of socialism is a [[big government]] monopoly over the means of production.  For this reason, the [[DSA]] has stated that social democracy is "good, but not good enough".<ref>[https://www.dsausa.org/social_democracy_is_good_but_not_good_enough Social Democracy Is Good. But Not Good Enough.]</ref>  The Foundation for Economic Education also recognizes that social democracy is not democratic socialism, due to the lack of state-run means of production in the Scandinavian countries.<ref>[https://fee.org/articles/the-myth-of-scandinavian-socialism/ The Myth of Scandinavian Socialism]</ref>

Arguably the defining characteristic of all of socialism is a [[big government]] monopoly over the means of production.  For this reason, the [[DSA]] has stated that social democracy is "good, but not good enough".<ref>[https://www.dsausa.org/social_democracy_is_good_but_not_good_enough Social Democracy Is Good. But Not Good Enough.]</ref>  The Foundation for Economic Education also recognizes that social democracy is not socialism, due to the lack of state-run means of production in the Scandinavian countries.<ref>[https://fee.org/articles/the-myth-of-scandinavian-socialism/ The Myth of Scandinavian Socialism]</ref>

Additionally, the wealth that exists in First World Countries leads to lower birth rates, a harmful side effect in a social democratic welfare state.<ref>[https://video.foxnews.com/v/5984288179001/?#sp=show-clips Low European birth rates raise global concerns and lead to a rise in populism]. ''Fox News Video''. December 28, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2018.</ref>

Additionally, the wealth that exists in First World Countries leads to lower birth rates, a harmful side effect in a social democratic welfare state.<ref>[https://video.foxnews.com/v/5984288179001/?#sp=show-clips Low European birth rates raise global concerns and lead to a rise in populism]. ''Fox News Video''. December 28, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2018.</ref>