Conservatism Essay Examples

The Liberal party was led by Gladstone during 1868-74 who also assisted its transformation. The party makeup was very complex as it involved many different groups like Peelites, Radicals as well as Nonconformists. During the beginning of the ministry Gladstone worked hard to keep the party together, however by 1870s the party started to become […]

Over the past few decades, society has evolved from a strict conservative approach to a more direct form of art. As the movie industry continues to grow in budget, it has also reflected society’s increasing tolerance towards its themes (Aguilera, 2007). In particular, discussions around sex and related topics have historically raised concerns due to […]

“I do not hold a negative attitude towards the people or values of America. John G. Diefenbaker, the ex-Prime Minister of Canada, was a fervent and determined leader who aimed to prioritize Canadian identity in his country. His statement “But I am strongly pro-Canadian” illustrates his convictions. Diefenbaker worked towards reducing the growing American impact […]

The Party Political Broadcast employs various techniques to sway the electorate towards voting conservative and away from labour, painting them as a dangerous choice. The tone of the voiceover is deliberately chosen to gain viewers’ trust while sowing distrust for Labour. This is reinforced by the use of specific camera shots, synchronized with the content, […]

Andrew Gamble posited that Thatcherism had a two-fold nature consisting of a “dedication to the unrestricted market” and “a powerful government.” Nowadays, the Conservative Party should strive to disassociate itself from the legacy of Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s inaugural female Prime Minister. Throughout her tenure at the helm, the party espoused both neo-liberalism and neo-conservatism, which […]

Although tariff reform was a major contributing factor to the defeat of the conservatives it was by no means the most important. In my opinion, the factor that most widely contributed to the fall of the Tories was the bad leadership and poor social judgment of Prime Minister Arthur J. Balfour. The nephew of Lord […]

Conservatism is political belief based on societal stableness and tradition. stressing established establishments and holding a penchant on a gradual development to an disconnected alteration ( Marietta 23 ) . In conservative theories. they aim to continue and reconstruct. emphasizing continuity and stableness. bound to alter. restricted authorities guidelines of concern and strong national defences […]

Gabriel Jos Garca Mrquez, born on March 6, 1928 in Aracataca, a town in Northern Colombia, was raised by his maternal grandparents amidst numerous aunts and the pervasive rumors of ghosts. Yet, to truly grasp Garca Mrquez’s life journey, one must initially delve into the history of Colombia and the distinctive background of his family. […]

Is conservatism merely a ruling class ideology? A ruling class ideology as defined by Karl Marx is “the class which has the means of material production at its disposal, has control at the same time over the means of mental production… the ideas of those who lack the means of mental production are subject to […]

After the creation of the German Confederation, Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian representative in the union of German states, was determined to unite them into one single empire, with Prussia as its core. Prussia officially took over the rest of German sates by 1871, but in the meantime Bismarck implemented several internal and foreign policies […]

To what extent has the Modern Conservative Party abandoned Thatcherism? In 1975, Margaret Thatcher became leader of the Conservative Party. In the 1979 general election, she became Prime Minister until 1990. A Soviet journalist called her the “Iron Lady”, a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style. As Prime Minister, she […]

It is difficult to define Nationalism as either inherently destructive or expansionist. It depends on the type of Nationalism and the circumstances in which is arises and how people use or abuse it as an ideology. Heywood defines four main breeds of Nationalism; Liberal Nationalism, Conservative Nationalism, Expansionist Nationalism, Anti and post colonial Nationalism. One […]

The purpose of this essay is to determine whether welfare reform since 1997 has been determined more by ideology or pragmatism. This essay offers a summary of public pronouncements made by some of New Labour’s leading thinkers in the years before they took office in order to then delve into the motivations behind them. While […]

There are many dedicated and enthusiastic personalities in the history of broadcasting who have meaningfully contributed towards the rise and development of broadcasting. When it comes to choosing the most influential personality of broadcasting, what should be the criteria? Is that the achievements in the field that counts most or it require some thing more […]

The career of Peel, according to his critics, is riddled with betrayal and treachery. On numerous occasions during this period he sacrificed the interest of his party in pursuit of what he defined as ‘national interest’. These historians claim that the process started in 1829 when Peel was Home Secretary and proposed the successful Catholic […]

The Mouse Trap // It seems that Mickey is facing criticism from all directions. However, the real cause of frustration stems from how the Walt Disney Co. reflects our culture and the values we profess to uphold. Star Tribune; Minneapolis, Minnesota; January 10, 1998; Martha Sawyer Allen; Staff Writer; Sub Title: [METRO Edition] Column Name: […]