ConservativeHome's Dictionary

Underpopulation

Falling birth rates – in developed and developing nations - are threatening to cause a crisis of underpopulation.

Social capital

The institutions and values that a society can draw on - and must always replenish.

Social vaccine

The values of a community - such as an aversion to indebtedness - that can protect against serious social ills.

Social conservatism

Social conservatives believe that strong families and traditional values underpin 'one nation'.

Schizophrenia politics

The deceit that the private conduct of a public figure does not affect their public roles.

Relationism

The relational philosophy challenges the prevailing culture of materialism to take more account of family, faith and social responsibility.

Policy toolkit

Effective government ministers will deploy the full arsenal of policy instruments available to them.

Marriageable men

The kind of men you may want your daughter to marry are often in short supply.

Marriage penalty

The British tax and benefit system penalises people who get married despite the wealth of evidence that points to the social benefits of marriage.

Home

The home - as a symbol of ownership, security, family and independence from government - is a defining idea for conservatism.