Unionism

Also called “Universalism” and “Centralism,” Unionism comes in many forms but always calls for a strong centralized government to guide and control society for collective benefit. In contrast to Constructionism and Liberalism, Unionism sees competition in society as a flaw and source of conflict, and posits that a functional community should cooperate with a united will as if they are a singular body. In particular, social and economic classes are seen as an inherent source of inequality, which in turn leads inevitably to competition. Once competition is removed and society forms a united will, the theory holds, people will then naturally work for the benefit of society over self, which in turn helps all individuals.

A key tenet of most strains of Unionism, particularly Xiamenese Unionism, is the control and minimization of technological upheaval.