Corporatism in Canada
Definition of Corporatism
The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Corporatism: a political ideology historically associated with fascism. It upheld strong political leadership and strict social hierarchy and attacked the democratic system as leading to inefficiency, indecisiveness and social disorganization. Although not necessarily opposed to formal electoral democracy, this doctrine minimizes the scope of democratic action and advocates organisations representing labour and capital should be directly involved the making of public policy. Since corporatism has been historically associated with the suppression of free labour unions, it has generally upheld the domination of corporate owners rather than creating a genuinely participating role for workers. Corporatism has had only a marginal influence in Canada, but its essential ideas are evident in claims that globalization is inevitable and desirable and will increase economic efficiency by reducing the power of governments to interfere in the market place.
Corporatism: Resources
Notes and References
- Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Corporatism. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada
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