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What is Communism/communist system?
An economic and political system in which private ownership of the means of production and class is abolished in favour of common ownership.
What is Fraternity?
Brotherhood’, meaning humans are bound together by comradeship and a common outlook
What is Collectivism?
The idea that collective action which is seen as better than individual effort and society can only be transformed by collective endeavour
What is Common humanity?
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What is Equality?
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What is Common ownership?
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What is Co - operation?
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What is Capitalist system/Capitalism
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What is Marxism?
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What is Workers’ control?
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What is Revolutionary socialism ?
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What is Evolutionary Socialism?
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What is The Third Way?
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What is Social justice?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts of Socialism
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Communism
- Proposed by Karl Marx; abolishes private ownership of production in favor of common ownership.
- Aims to establish a classless society where production meets human needs.
- Advocates for the gradual withering away of the state for the realization of human potential.
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Fraternity
- Refers to 'brotherhood'; emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans through shared nature and interests.
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Collectivism
- Central idea in socialist ideology, promoting collective action over individual effort.
- Asserts that societal transformation occurs through collective endeavors.
- Supports the belief in common humanity and co-operation among individuals.
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Equality
- Ideology that all individuals should have equal access to resources, rights, and opportunities.
- Marxists advocate for a classless society with absolute equality.
- Social democrats accept class inequality but promote reducing social differences through peaceful reforms.
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Common Ownership
- Advocates for workers owning the means of production, enabling shared management and distribution of wealth.
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Co-operation
- Emphasizes collective work to achieve mutual benefits among participants.
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Capitalist System
- Wealth and production are privately owned, driven by profit and market forces.
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Marxism
- Rooted in Marx's vision of socialism focused on achieving a classless society and total equality.
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Workers’ Control
- Proposes that workers should influence and manage the operations of their workplaces.
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Dialectic Process
- Development occurs through conflict between opposing forces; in Marxism, class conflict leads to societal change.
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Revolutionary Socialism
- Advocates for socialism through radical, often violent means, including revolution to overthrow existing structures.
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Social Democracy
- Seeks gradual reforms for socialist objectives rather than revolutionary tactics.
- Focuses on social justice and long-term transformation through peaceful, legal means.
- Example parties include the Swedish Social Democratic Labour Party and the UK Labour Party.
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Evolutionary Socialism
- Promotes achieving socialist goals through incremental, democratic reforms instead of revolution.
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The Third Way
- A hybrid political ideology integrating elements of traditional socialism with capitalism.
- Provides a middle-ground approach to navigate between socialism and free-market capitalism.
- Associated with UK New Labour (1997) and Anthony Giddens.
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Social Justice
- Commitment to enhancing equality and equitable wealth distribution for improved life chances in society.
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This quiz covers essential concepts of socialism, including communism as outlined by Karl Marx. Explore the principles of common ownership, a classless society, and the importance of fraternity among humans. Test your understanding of these foundational ideas.