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[[File:Paris-commune-liberty-on-the-barricades.jpg|thumb|Depiction of the [[Paris Commune]], one of the first instance of the [[Proletarian|working class]] revolutionary movement gaining power.]] | [[File:Paris-commune-liberty-on-the-barricades.jpg|thumb|Depiction of the [[Paris Commune]], one of the first instance of the [[Proletarian|working class]] revolutionary movement gaining power.]] | ||
'''Leftism''' | '''Leftism''' is a broad grouping of ideological tendencies which seek to alter and advance past the given socio-economic and political status quo in favor of a more egalitarian arrangement. In a modern context, leftist politics centers around the abolition of [[capitalism]] in favor of [[socialism]] and [[Communism (mode of production)|communism]]. Modern leftists also oppose the [[Rightism|ideological forces]] in support of capitalism, including [[liberalism]] and [[fascism]]. | ||
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Revision as of 01:10, 17 March 2025
Leftism is a broad grouping of ideological tendencies which seek to alter and advance past the given socio-economic and political status quo in favor of a more egalitarian arrangement. In a modern context, leftist politics centers around the abolition of capitalism in favor of socialism and communism. Modern leftists also oppose the ideological forces in support of capitalism, including liberalism and fascism.
Etymology
The terms left-wing and leftism are derived from the French Revolution, when the more progressive, egalitarian political factions were seated on the left-side of the assembly whereas the reactionary factions sat on the right-wing.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "left-wing" Wiktionary