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In the US the following are generalities only. There are exceptions on both sides:

Liberals believe that individuals are collectively responsible for the welfare of the entire community. Thus more programs to help the entire community means that higher taxes and bigger government is needed to oversee the programs.

  • Pro-choice
  • Equality
  • Feminism
  • Affirmative Action
  • Gun Regulation
  • Social Help
  • Insurance that covers all
  • Support welfare program
  • Separation of church and state-No religion in schools
  • Against the death penalty
  • Regulated Market

Conservatives believe that individuals are responsible for themselves, and that the community benefits from the efforts of the individuals acting in their interests. Thus less governmental programs, less taxes, and less government is the goal.

  • Pro-life
  • Equality takes a back seat
  • Patriarchal
  • Believe there is reverse racism in affirmative action
  • No Gun Regulation
  • No social help
  • No separation of church and state
  • Religion in public schools
  • Support the death penalty
  • Free Market

The terms may have different meanings in different countries.

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Conservatism is a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes.

Socialism is a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole.

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Socialism seeks to replace the structure of the present economy with an alternative economic system that is not based on the accumulation of capital, private ownership of the means of production, and orientation of the economy to produce private profits. It seeks to resolve social and economic issues, such as economic crises, over-accumulation of capital, social inequality, and degenerate consumerist culture by tackling the cause of these problems - the capitalist system - and to replace capitalism with an economic system that does not generate these specific issues in the first place.

Progerssivism and liberalism (in the United States) seeks to tackle these same problems by treating the symptoms rather than the cause of the problems. Instead of replacing the system of capital accumulation and private ownership, they seek to regulate the existing system in the hope of preventing or mitigating the negative effects of economic crisis on ordinary citizens; to reduce inequality through social welfare programs and governmental policies that might contradict the underlying economic system.

In short, socialism is an alternative system to capitalism. Progressivism/Liberalism is tinkering around with the existing system of capitalism in order to make it "work" in a more equitable way.

Many socialists who believed in the strategy of reformism joined or aided the broader progressive movement during the 19th century, out of a desire to provide immediate relief and practical solutions to existing social problems within capitalism. This was partially done to broaden the appeal of the socialist cause and to win support in progressives and workers alike.

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That is a question that can't be answered simply. The terms "conservative" and "liberal" are pretty vague and thrown around loosely; to add, there is no set policies or ideology for either group. People who refer to themselves as conservatives or liberals may have different views on issues than others under the same label. However, I would say as a very broad stereotype that conservatives believe in gaining and maintaining personal and economic freedom, while liberals are focused more on the welfare of society as a whole.

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Socialism advocates the ending of capitalism and the establishment of a classless stateless society based on production for use. Progressivism probably has more than one meaning, but is essentially about reforming capitalism and so leaving its inequalities and exploitation in place.

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