Progressivism

Definition

Progressivism is a political philosophy advocating for social reform and advancement through science, technology, economic development, and social organization.

Related terms

New Deal: A series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States during the 1930s in response to the Great Depression.

Social Reform: Efforts made to improve societal conditions, often through legislative action.

Liberalism: A political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms, democratic institutions, and liberal reform.