The Class Constraints on Social Democracy

Key Points

The constraints of capitalism hinder the effectiveness of social democracy in supporting the working class.
A key finding is how union representation is affected by the existing capitalist structure, limiting political influence.
The approach involves a critical analysis of the interplay between social democracy and capitalist frameworks.
This highlights the need for rethinking strategies to strengthen social democracy amid capitalist constraints.

Abstract

Previous articleNext article No AccessThe Class Constraints on Social DemocracyVivek ChibberVivek ChibberNew York University Search for more articles by this author PDFPDF PLUSFull Text Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookXLinkedInRedditBlueskyEmailPrint SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by Polity Ahead of Print The Journal of the Northeastern Political Science Association Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/737359 PermissionsRequest permissions HistoryPublished online August 18, 2025 Keywordscapitalismsocial democracyunionsworking classthe stateSweden© 2025 Northeastern Political Science Association. All rights reserved.PDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.

Bookmark

The Class Constraints on Social Democracy

Key Points

Abstract

Cite This Study