Singular Ideologies Essay Flashcards
Common ownership of property means…
One key feature of socialism is common ownership of property. This means that socialists believe wealth isn’t produced by individuals but by communities and therefore should be gov owned
Karl Marx view on property
Karl Marx believed that private property should be abolished
Property example
For example, when the railways were being built, Jeremy Corbyn said “the case for public ownership is absolutely overwhelming and should be seized by both hands by the Labour Party”
Property analysis
This shows that socialists believe societies resources and profits should be redistributed into society.
Collectivism means…
However another source of success under socialism is through the key feature of collectivism. This us because socialists believe people are connected by way of common humanity and people are able to get more out by pooling reproaches and energy together collectively
Vladmir Lenin view on collectivism
Vladimir Lenin I supported during the Soviet Union and introduce working communities coming together for food or for a job.
Collectivism example
For example, Jeremy Corbyn said “we want a state that takes responsibility for everybody. To ensure nobody is destitute. We care for all. Everyone caring for everybody else. I think it’s called socialism”
Collectivism analysis
This shows that socialists place collectivism over individualism as it promotes impunity and equality over diversify and competition
Overall: Property and Collectivism
Overall it is clear that socialisms key features of common ownership of property and collectivism are both important and link to one another, with common ownership of property meaning profits should be shared in society and collectivism promoting equality over competition
The two pairs of socialist features are….
Property and collectivism
Class conflict and equality
Class conflict meaning
Another key feature of socialism is class conflict. This is because socialist’s ultimate objective is to eradicate social class through the reduction of economic and social inequality in society
Karl Marx view on class conflict
Karl Marx argued that society was in constant conflict between classes and workers should revolt once they realise they were being exploited
Class conflict example
For example, Corbyn was critiquing Conservative cuts when he said “what is austerity really about? It’s about reconfiguring over society in the mirror of the wealthy getting wealthier and the poorest getting poorer”
Class conflict analysis
This shows socialists strongly disagree with the concept of one’s social class dictating their opportunities in life
Class conflict analysis
This shows socialists strongly disagree with the concept of one’s social class dictating their opportunities in life
Equality means…
However another source of success under socialism is through the key feature of equality. This is a central pillar of socialism as they prioritise equality of outcome as equality is meaningless unless it involves equal access to resources
Karl Marx on equality
Karl Marx said “from each according to his ability, to each according to his need” meaning those who have the most should give the most and those who need the most should receive the most help
Equality example
For example, when suggesting England should have no tuition fees like Scotland, Corbyn said “education is not about personal advancement but it is a collective good that benefits our society and out economy”
Equality analysis
This shows that socialists believe the government must ensure everyone receives the same quality of education to reach true equality
Overall: Class Conflict and Equality
Overall, it is clear that socialism’s key features of equity and class conflict are both important and link together, with class conflict aiming to get rid of social classes which means the equality of outcome can give everyone equally access to resources
