History A-Level
Paternalism versus mutualism
What Paternalism versus mutualism means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Paternalism versus mutualism
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Contrast between Owen's model community, where industrial profit funded social provision, and contributory bodies giving members security.
Topics that use Paternalism versus mutualism
- Paper 1, Option 1D: Britain, c1785–c1870: democracy, protest and reform - 3 Unionism and cooperation, c1785–c1870 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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