Socialism
Socialism is a socioeconomic belief that stresses the importance of communal involvement in property and wealth distribution. This guide explains the history of socialism from political and economic standpoints. You’ll learn about various socialist philosophies, and read arguments both for and against the ideology. Also find links to contemporary socialist organizations, and read news articles and essays written by today’s socialist media.
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Email ThisHistory of Socialism
Socialism emerged in conjunction with the Industrial Revolution as a means of protecting... read more»
Perspectives on Socialism Today
Socialist ideology runs contrary to capitalism, which governs the American socioeconomic system.... read more»
Current Socialist Organizations
Even though socialism reached its zenith of popularity in the 20th century, many groups and political leaders continue to promote its ideals. Use the Web resources below to find organizations that seek to foster socialism in America and worldwide.
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- Because the degree of socialism varies from country to country and is constantly evolving, we have not included a complete list of socialist countries in this Web guide. To find out whether a country is considered socialist by the U.S. government, visit the CIA World Factbook and scroll to the “Government” section in any country profile.
- Although these Web sites have a pro-socialist bias and explore socialism from an idealistic perspective, they can be useful in understanding the historical popularity of socialism in its most idealized form.
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Socialist International
is an international organization that brings together “social democratic, socialist and labour parties,” uniting more than 150 international political parties and organizations. View the interactive map of member parties to see where they are located around the world.
Socialist Action
is an American group that works for labor, anti-war and human rights movements, among others. Visit “socialism 101” to see how the group addresses its socialist agenda. The site makes it easy to join the movement and recommends further reading on socialism, including political novels.
Contemporary Socialist Media
Although the organizations mentioned above provide articles and news detailing national and... read more»
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