A cultural, social, and political worldview known as conservatism aims to maintain and support established societal structures and practices. The principles of conservatism might change depending on the society and civilization in which it manifests. Opposing the notion of complete or dramatic change defines conservatism as an ideology in the first place, not the idea of opposition to change per use or any commitment to maintaining all existing institutions. The revival changed the concept and created new citizens-centered approaches to conservatism.
Conservatism began from nationalism, and similarly to most political ideologies in the United States, conservatives supported enduring cultural and traditional values (Wilson, 41). The representatives were the royalty and nobility’s supporters, who thought there should be royal and noble privileges. They argued that society should undergo progressive reform in the wake of the French Revolution. Conservatives supported tradition, culture, and nationally distinct views and practices and believed that these elements influenced societal developments on the outside—the fundamental tenet of conservatism emphasized tradition, existing institutions, and established procedures. Conservatives’ ability to adapt when change is required and separated from their willingness to embrace any change or support it enthusiastically. Either radical reactionary or progressive mindsets do not capture the conservative perspective on social development. When making any changes to, say, the foundations of a monarch’s power, the breadth of people’s involvement in legislative matters, or the ability of private property to be taxed to fund public goods.
Several factors led to the rebirth of conservatism in American society at the end of the last century. They include the rise of taxes, which many citizens considered too high regarding salaries and prices. The second issue considers the restrictions placed by the Federal Government on the states. And finally, the emergence of rugged individualism is based on the idea that people should look for themselves and not rely on the Federal Government to provide assistance or control any point of life.
To cub the above factors that led to conservatism, they support minimal taxes, open markets, privatization, deregulation, and a reduction in government expenditure and debt. Social conservatives believe that secularism and moral relativism challenge traditional social norms based on family and religion. Conservatism defends free market economic policy, promotes American nationalism, strict law and order policies, and social conservatism regarding the family as a home and a center of identity. It also tries to maintain national interests.
The revival of the ideology in the United States was not isolated and followed aspects of the traditional concept. However, researchers claim that the conservative movement has lost touch with the fundamental conventional conservatism modesty; rather than serving as a balance point on liberal overreach, it now prioritizes the concept of destructive. The conservatives address the rights that the government must secure for the citizens, and the ideals should constantly work to preserve and expand the freedom of the American people. Additionally, the limited government can be scaled back if individual liberty is promoted. Conservatives adhere to the founding principles of the US. They believe that a limited Governmental role is more effective and less corrupt since it is operated exclusively with the consent of the governed.
In conclusion, conservatism is not a new concept in the American system, and initially, it appeared among a limited circle of people. The revival was provoked by several issues and governmental policies toward the different social classes. Consequently, the contemporary phenomenon is closely connected with the ideas of destructive in consideration of the limited governmental power and the active role of citizens, meaning that the former must rely on the letter to avoid the destruction of the whole system.
Work Cited
Wilson, Francis. The Case for Conservatism. Routledge, 2017.