What is the definition of right wing/left wing politics?
The term originates from the French Revolution, when liberal deputies from the Third Estate generally sat to the left of the president’s chair, a habit which began in the Estates General of 1789. 1) The right wing tends to be associated more with ‘conservative’ values ,the status quo and tradition. They tend to be tougher on law and order than the left, and emphasise the importance of free trade and low taxation policies, often cutting tax when in power. A welfare state may be seen as important, but not the extent as for a more left wing society. Extreme right wing views are those such as fascism. Most governments these days move away from the right to the centre. 2) The left wing, on the other hand, is associated much more with what may be termed more liberal values, the role of society, and the community as a whole. Law and order policies tend to be more relaxed, taxation is increased by large amounts as they look to create a safety net and look after the poorer members of society th
