Communitarianism
Communitarianism argues that people are shaped by their communities and that politics should balance individual rights with responsibilities to the common good. It favours strong families, civil society and local institutions over both pure individualism and a dominant state.
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Favours local communities and civil society as centres of decision-making.
Supports participatory democracy and civic engagement.
Accepts some limits on individual liberty for the common good.
Focuses on national and local community, with moderate openness to cooperation.
No defining position; leans moderate.
Values shared community norms that newcomers are expected to join.
Balances markets with social responsibility and solidarity.
Accepts moderate regulation to protect communities.
No defining trade position.
Sees religious communities as valuable parts of civil society.
Mixes respect for tradition with openness to reform.
Cautious about technology that weakens social bonds.