Political Science · Political Theory
Which is Not one of the negative aspects of liberalism as the leading political doctrine?
ADespite its declared egalitarianism, it supported colonialism on inegalitarian postulates
BDespite professing perpetual peace, liberal states were involved in two world wars
CDespite its core of individual autonomy, it allowed state interventions in many socio-economic affairs ✓ Correct
DDespite being a staunch supporter of natural rights, liberal societies denied many fundamental rights to women and the subaltern class
Correct answer: (C) Despite its core of individual autonomy, it allowed state interventions in many socio-economic affairs — Allowing state intervention in socio-economic affairs is not a negative of liberalism.
Explanation
★Allowing state intervention in socio-economic affairs is not a negative of liberalism.
★It actually shows the flexibility and self correction of liberal thought, a positive feature.
★Modern liberalism embraced the welfare state to make freedom real for all.
★A genuine negative is that liberalism preached equality yet supported unequal colonialism.
★Another negative is that liberal states, despite professing peace, fought two world wars.
★A further negative is that liberal societies long denied basic rights to women and subaltern groups.
★So three options name real failings, while state intervention reflects liberal adaptability.
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