12Axes
Center

Social Centrism

Centrist branch that accepts the market economy but prioritizes social protection, public services, gradual reforms, and institutional consensus to reduce inequality without political rupture or permanent polarization.

Country: Costa Rica Key figure: Barack Obama

Profile across the 12 axes

How Social Centrism positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 43%
Unitary 58%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 79%
Autocracy 21%

Power

Balanced
Security 44%
Liberty 56%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 40%
Multiculturalism 60%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 33%
Pacifist 68%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 53%
Nationalist 48%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 58%
Private 43%

Control

Balanced
Planning 50%
Free market 50%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 40%
Globalism 60%

Religion

Balanced
Irreligious 55%
Religious 45%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 59%
Traditionalist 41%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 54%
Biology 46%
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