Question

How was the“rights liberalism”of this era different from the “welfare liberalism” of the 1930s and 1940s?

Answer 1

Rights liberalism was leading in the Civil Rights movements that started in the second half of the 20th century in the USA. Rights liberalism concentrated on getting equal political and social rights by persons of color and by women, who were not being allowed equal rights at the time. Welfare liberalism of the 1930s and 1940s intended at giving for the primary demands of all citizens, restricting people from failing in poverty, giving work opportunities and Social Security for all. The purpose was to build a more socially stable society to help any members of society that would be in need.

Answer 2

Rights liberalism refers to the ideology of equal political and social rights for everyone, including women and people who were often discriminated in this era. On the other hand, welfare liberalism refers to the equal opportunity for all, most especially in acquiring jobs and resources.