The Future of Social Democracy
Abstract
This chapter examines the history of social democracy as an ideology implemented by a strategy of incremental reforms. It considers the purely electoral prospects of social democratic parties and asks whether it matters that they are in office. It then summarizes the current situation of social democracy. Finally, thinking about the future, it focuses on reactions of this movement to the spectre of climate change.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Social Policy and Reform Studies
Political Theory and Democracy
Political Economy and Marxism
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 50–68
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter