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

Balanced
Federal 44%
Unitary 56%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 84%
Autocracy 16%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 35%
Liberty 65%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 23%
Multiculturalism 78%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 23%
Pacifist 78%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 66%
Nationalist 34%

Economy

Strong - Public
Public 76%
Private 24%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 71%
Free market 29%

Trade

Balanced
Protectionism 49%
Globalism 51%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 76%
Religious 24%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 83%
Traditionalist 18%

Technology

Leaning - Biology
Technology 38%
Biology 63%
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