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Social Conservatism

You believe in preserving traditional values and institutions to maintain a stable and cohesive society.

Social conservatism is a political ideology that emphasizes traditional social institutions and values. It is often associated with the belief that society should uphold certain traditional norms and values, such as family structure, religion, morality, and patriotism. Social conservatives often resist progressive changes that they believe could disrupt the social order, such as same-sex marriage, abortion, and drug legalization.

The roots of social conservatism can be traced back to the 18th century, during the period of the Enlightenment. The French philosopher Edmund Burke is often…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How do you think traditional family structures impact the stability of society?

 @9HBPMYSLibertarian from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

The traditional family structure is very important for the stability of society because it creates balance.

 @9H8NNRQ from Indiana  answered…2yrs2Y

"Traditional family structures" are not making lifestyles more happy, every family structure should be socially accepted in America, no matter the circumstances.

 @9H8QCF6 from Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

"Traditional family structures" are not making lifestyles more happy, every family structure, within reason, should be socially accepted in America, no matter the circumstances.

 @9HBQ5T2 from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

Everyone should have support as a family no matter what the surbcumstances are and what their life style is. Everyone should be treated equally.

 @9H9PXJHRepublicanfrom Guam  answered…2yrs2Y

The family structure has a huge impact on the stability of our society, people need their family as a support system.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does nostalgia for past traditions influence your preferences or behavior in the present?

 @9KXWXJ4 from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Traditions aren’t for government. We should be evolving and moving forward based off of experiences not traditions

 @9KXWCGH from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

I believe that if things aren’t broken, you shouldn’t try to fix it. Some things don’t need change. I believe that the country has turn away from traditions that benefitted the country greatly.

 @9KYBV2M from Illinois  disagreed…2yrs2Y

To live and have children they will always be different being stuck in a state of mind causes bigotry

 @9KXWK6DRepublican from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

I think with my old traditions are kinda building blocks for my new ones

 @9KXWCV7 from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

My great nostalgia for past traditions makes me more conservative.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think maintaining traditional holidays in their original form is important, or should they evolve with society?

 @9KXWKKD from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

I think keeping holidays how they are originally is very important, because i do not want to partake in lgtbq christmas

 @9KYW3SXSocialist from Nebraska  disagreed…2yrs2Y

The Christmas we celebrate now doesn't resemble its original form at all. If all you care about is LGBTQ people, you don't care about tradition or the religious aspect of Christmas. You just want an excuse to hate gay and trans people. If you really want a more traditional and spiritual Christmas, you should be against the disgusting over-commercialization of Christmas, not the fact that sometimes queer people want to celebrate it too.

 @9KXWRXBRepublican from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

Traditional holidays can be celebrated however person celebrating wants.

 @9KZL6YJ from Kentucky  agreed…2yrs2Y

Do you think maintaining traditional holidays in their original form is important, or should they evolve with society? i think that its a a persons business if they want to do that.

 @9KXWZMZ from Connecticut  answered…2yrs2Y

Depending on the holiday, it should vary on whether to maintian its orginal form or evolving to meet current society standards.

 @9KZMDR2 from Nebraska  disagreed…2yrs2Y

It wouldn't be considered a holiday because a holiday is born through tradition and develops culture.

 @9KXWZ4R from Missouri  answered…2yrs2Y

yes because holidays have been the same for years and years.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you think the preservation of language is connected to maintaining cultural traditions?

 @9L2LLYYRepublican from Iowa  answered…2yrs2Y

it just keeps that hint of a culture around that will interest people into learning more about the culture

 @9L2M8GSDemocratfrom Louisiana  answered…2yrs2Y

The United States have no official language, so in short terms yes, it's important for other people to preservate their culture but as well it's important to know how to move in a country where the majority speaks one language

 @9L2LG7L from Maryland  answered…2yrs2Y

it would allow for more people to be able to understand one another

 @9L2LRTK from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Preserving languages from different cultures allows for more diversity and inclusion, allowing for it to be passed down from generation to generation; without them, cultures can slowly lose the significance that language within cultures holds as it's not being passed down.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you interpret the saying 'respect your elders,' and is it relevant in today's world?

 @9J25XB6 from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes they have a lot to teach but respect is a mutual thing you get what you give so sometimes you do what you must.

 @9J25644Republican from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

It is very relevant they should be taught with respect

 @9J29QMT from California  disagreed…2yrs2Y

I think that it's important to instill a sense of right and wrong in younger generations. Yes, everyone deserves respect ONCE they earn it. Respect isn't given and if an elder disrespects or harms you, then giving them respect isn't something you are obligated to do. It's important for others to feel comfortable stating their opinions and not feel offended or attacked by doing so.

 @9J258BQ from Louisiana  answered…2yrs2Y

It is relevant, as most elderly people are wise and kind, although those same elders should be taught the new ways of today through family.

 @9J279RVProgressive from Florida  disagreed…2yrs2Y

I agree with them being taught the new ways of today through family. However, most elderly people as of 2024 are bigoted, racist, and stuck in their ways of the past as it was 'acceptable' in the time. We should not be babying these ADULTS, that are making it seem like their age has given them wisdom and made them kind. Many only know about their time and nothing else beyond that, and many old people of today will spit, bite, or hit you if you do something they don't like and attempt to get away with it because they are old and you should respect them. Respect is a two way street, and you cannot earn it by being old and what you think is kind, especially if you think that the old ways when you were a child is still acceptable.

 @9J257C4 from Nebraska  answered…2yrs2Y

They should be treated with respect since they've lived their life and have learned from their many mistakes. That being said it's less of respect more just be nice and judge them based on you own thoughts.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Is there a tradition you uphold that connects you to a larger historical narrative, and why is it important?

 @9KYTBHCGreen from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

Not specifically. I'm Puerto Rican but we don't have any famous people in our tree.

 @9KYVDVR from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

I want to uphold the idea that each person had nationality, and ethnicity, have a right to their own life.

 @9KYTHPHRepublican from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, I want to uphold the idea that each invdividual has nationality, and ethnicity, and they have a right to their own heritage.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How important is it to maintain cultural heritage in the face of globalization?

 @8RBQDDPDemocrat  from Vermont  answered…2yrs2Y

It's important but there should be a balance, we can keep our traditions while learning new ones

 @9KTCRLW from California  agreed…2yrs2Y

I think that traditions are important because that's what makes going to new places so fun because its something different so with globalization we don't places to be to similar

 @9KPN5BZIndependent from Nebraska  agreed…2yrs2Y

Many cultures have their own merits and values, finding ways to implement these aspects of other cultures into society at large would only benefit and enrich life.

 @9HD55K6 from Kansas  answered…2yrs2Y

Preserving cultural heritage amidst globalization is vital for maintaining identity, diversity, and a sense of belonging in rapidly changing societies.

 @9HD533R from Maryland  answered…2yrs2Y

Very important or we lose our ethics and our liberty

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What does 'family values' mean to you, and how do they shape your everyday life?

 @9HHQL2L from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

They mean a lot to me because they show me what family members are behind closed doors.

 @9HJ45WD from Iowa  answered…2yrs2Y

family values mean a lot to me they shape my everyday life by altering my decisions based on my family and i instead of just myself.

 @9HHQJMB from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

what you do with your family and family traditions.

 @9HJ7TDX from Oklahoma  answered…2yrs2Y

Family values are like traditions and beliefs within our families. They help make you who you are, especially when it comes to some beliefs.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

In what ways do you feel that religious practices contribute to community cohesion?

 @9H5CXRR from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

Religious practices provide a shared background of stories and rituals to bring a community closer together.

 @9H5CW3N from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel that social conservatism can be very controversial and I don't have an opinion about it.

 @9H5CPT7 from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

For practicing members, religion provides structure and community. It allows people that have the same values to be around each other and build bonds within their community.

 @9H5DCPWIndependent from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

They help bring people together who have similar beliefs, but it can cause tension with other communities of our society.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Do you believe that there is a moral responsibility to preserve the social norms of the past?

 @9H3V6QH from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

Absolutely. Morality is food for a thriving society. We need to live in a country where we are able to QUESTION, REMOVE, and KEEP different practices/ideologies for our benefits.

 @9H3VGXRfrom Guam  answered…3yrs3Y

Absolutely, but we should also evolve and change where necessary.

 @9H3VC86 from Guam  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes but as long as they don't curtail people's rights

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would your life change if a major societal rule you follow was suddenly reversed overnight?

 @9HHR6NQanswered…2yrs2Y

It would probably throw me into a loop as I attempt to try and adapt to the situation.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What role do traditions play in your friendships and social circles?

 @9J298YWConstitution from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

It is just a thing that happens over and over again in my eyes

 @9J28ZVP from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

They contribute to hang outs, activities, and what binds us together as a whole.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Why might equality sometimes seem at odds with traditional social practices?

 @9HLZKYY from Delaware  answered…2yrs2Y

Social conservatives are often not used to changes in the society. Unfortunately, equality is one of those changes.

 @9HLZ78XGreen from Nebraska  answered…2yrs2Y

I think that standing behind "social conservatism" to justify rallying against equality is an incredibly weak stance.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do societal expectations influence your life choices, such as career or education paths?

 @9J2H8ZS from California  answered…2yrs2Y

If a certain career or lifestyle is demonized by everyone around you, you will either never take those paths and hide them, or you swing in the other direction as an act of rebellion and fully embrace them.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In your opinion, are certain traditions essential for a sense of identity, and why?

 @9HTY38NGreen from California  commented…2yrs2Y

yes your family and background define you as a person

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What's a traditional form of entertainment that you think still holds value in our modern, tech-driven world?

 @9LJ3DN9 from Montana  answered…2yrs2Y

I think books are a very valuable part of society. People still read very often even if many books are online or audio books.

 @9LJ2TX9 from Montana  answered…2yrs2Y

Form of entertainment like games, the concepts and quality gets better

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does your personal concept of 'honor' shape the way you interact in your social circles?

 @9L6THHX from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

he conventional wisdom to never discuss politics or religion at the dinner table acknowledges the power of ideological divisions to corrode relationships.

 @9L6T96B from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

Honor is the same thing as Respect for ones family

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Why might some argue that changing gender roles could be detrimental to social order?

 @82BNLG9Constitution  from Nevada  commented…2yrs2Y

I would argue that most opposers of the lgbtqiaa+ community has less to do with what they believe and more with how they're engaging the majority of society. though i disagree with a trans-woman or trans-mans decision, its their right as an American to choose it. however, it is not their right to force others to bend the knee to their will.

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 @9H5R4RSWomen’s Equality from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Some people could say stuff that god said about changing genders.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In your opinion, is preserving cultural heritage important, and why or why not?

 @9HHQZ9W from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

While I am certainly not a social conservationist, there are a couple things that I take from it that I feel are important. For example, I am pro religion because of the social structure it builds, but I'm also pro LGBTQ. Overall, however, I am definitely more liberal minded.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When has respecting an elder's advice led you to make a choice you wouldn't have made on your own, and what was the outcome?

 @9JSZF8SIndependent from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

The outcome was me thinking about how there are two sides to every problem and that both sides have good points, while both have points that are opposite of each other which will lead one side or another to say it is "bad". But both sides are influenced by a person's upbringing and their knowledge of subjects.

 @9JSZDND from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

It made me want to live in the moment more because im younger

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What's a tradition your peer group has created, and why do you think it has become meaningful for you?

 @9L5YSTBLibertarian from Kentucky  answered…2yrs2Y

Freedom of Speech. If one cannot say what they feel it festers into resentment and can lead to violence.

 @9L5ZK89 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Starbucks because Starbucks is so good and I have had a lot of memories at Starbucks.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you perceive heroism in the context of historical figures who stood for traditional values?

 @9JLCV99 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

Although I believe that upholding things such as family and religion is valuable, I also believe that the separation of church and state should be honored. The beauty of living in a free country ruled by the people is that we don't all have to do and believe the same things. We're given the liberty to live our lives differently as long as we're not harming another's life, liberty or property. Religion is a huge underlying basis for many people's political ideology, and I don't think there's anything wrong with that as long you're respecting someone'…  Read more

 @9JLCRV7Democrat from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

I don't think it is the right of the government to impose "traditional values" on citizens. Everyone has different values and ways of living. Historically, I think of heroes as people who stood up for minority groups, looked out for the working class people, and created social programs to better society. Imposing their own values on society does not make historical figures heroic.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does the idea of respect for authority figures influence the choices you make in friendships and relationships?

 @9LFNPSW from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Not everyone has the same norms and values so I think that the Social Conversation is important

 @9LFNNM8Democrat from Louisiana  answered…2yrs2Y

You will be friends and in a relationship with a person that matches what you are used to.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In what situations would you side with tradition over progressive change?

 @9HNMJ86 from Delaware  answered…2yrs2Y

Progressive change and tradition should be separate. We should value progressive change than tradition. Tradition is a part of culture but progressive change is what makes us evolve from that. Sometimes tradition can go against our modern moral values And we should learn how to adapt that tradition to change.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might the increasing pace of technological innovation challenge traditional ways of learning and education?

 @9L2MV3KIndependent from Kentucky  answered…2yrs2Y

Increasing the pace of technological innovation might disenfranchise kids or adults who work less efficiently or do not have the know how with unique technology. Virtual learning fostered laziness, and also challenged kids with ADHD or mental illness to focus. The lack of social interaction also fails to catch kid's attention, as many may learn in an interactive or hands-on and communicative environment.

 @9L2MB3KRepublicananswered…2yrs2Y

It might make us have to evolve our ways into a new path of learning. We may need to even change some of our ways of teaching.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How does the idea of 'respecting tradition' come into play when you're making choices about your future?

 @9KSDKJLRepublican from Indiana  commented…2yrs2Y

It plays a big role because yes the world is ever changing, but we also have a base line moral standard that needs to be kept.

 @9KSD7SS from Minnesota  commented…2yrs2Y

You think your the sh b? your not even the fart (grah). I been goin hard (grah) Im breaking they hearts(like).

 @9KXWFVF from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

I will take a lot of inspiration from my traditions but still keep my opion

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