12Axes
Left

Progressivism

Current that advocates social reforms and the expansion of rights to promote equality and justice, trusting progress, science, and collective action to transform institutions and overcome inequalities.

Country: Sweden Key figure: Theodore Roosevelt

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 41%
Unitary 59%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 86%
Autocracy 14%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 36%
Liberty 64%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 18%
Multiculturalism 83%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 16%
Pacifist 84%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 70%
Nationalist 30%

Economy

Strong - Public
Public 80%
Private 20%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 69%
Free market 31%

Trade

Balanced
Protectionism 48%
Globalism 53%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 81%
Religious 19%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 84%
Traditionalist 16%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 54%
Biology 46%
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