Liberal Reform
Definition
Liberal Reform refers to political changes aimed at promoting civil liberties such as freedom of speech, equality before law etc., often involving reducing the power held by traditional elites or monarchies.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing a game where one player has all the power-ups. Liberal reform would be like changing the rules so everyone gets some power-ups – making it fairer for all players involved.
Related terms
Suffrage Movement: The campaign for women's right to vote was a significant liberal reform movement in Europe during 19th-20th centuries.
Secularization: The process by which religion loses social and cultural significance; often promoted through liberal reforms aiming at separation between church and state.
Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where monarch’s powers are limited by law or constitution; often result from liberal reforms.
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