Social progressivism
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Social progressives believe that some historical mores/morality are wrong or dogmatic and that present knowledge gained from science and philosophy has disproved many traditional beliefs. In the past, social progressives have advocated abolition of slavery and the right to vote for women. Social progressivism today generally supports same-sex marriage, birth control, and women's right to choose an abortion.
Michel Foucault can be categorised as one of the defenders of social progressivism, though he was not keen to support the idea of the progress of society in the rational (the traditional meaning) way.
The term "social progressivism" is criticised and mocked by the Right as being a meaningless rebranding of social leftism.
Some people, especially form the United States, refer to social progressivism as social liberalism, due to the common view that liberalism is the absolute opposite of conservatism.
Movements linked to social progressivism include abolitionism and feminism.
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