Social Progressivism

Social Progressivism is a political ideology opposite to Social conservatism. It is neither left or right. However, many Centre leftists support it. Social progressivism is, in general, the view that as time progresses, so should societal mores and morality. Social progressives believe that some historical mores/morality are wrong or dogmatic and that present knowledge gained from science and philosophy has disproved many traditional beliefs. In the past, social progressives have advocated abolition of slavery and the right to vote for women. Social progressivism today generally supports same-sex marriage, birth control, and women's right to choose an abortion. The term "social progressivism" is criticised and mocked by the Right as being a meaningless rebranding of social left-wingism.

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Political - Ideology - Social conservatism - Left - Right - Centre leftists - Abolition of slavery - Right to vote for women - Same-sex marriage - Birth control - Abortion - Right - Left-wingism

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Some people, especially form the United States, refer to Social progressivism as Social liberalism, due to the common view that liberalism is the absolute opposite of conservatism.

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Liberalism - Conservatism

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Movements linked to Social Progressivism include abolitionism and feminism.

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Abolitionism - Feminism

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