Socialism - Revolutionary Socialism 3.2 Flashcards
1
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what is revisionism
A
use one political idea (marxism) and change it (revise it)
2
Q
what do they believe in capitalism
A
- totally against capitalism
- tool of oppression
- run by bourgeoise
- attempt to ‘humanise’ capitalism
3
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when did revolutionary socialism start
A
19th century
4
Q
what do they believe about gradual reform
A
only way to get reform is through spontaneity and red
5
Q
why did revolutionary socialism happen
A
the workers were being exploited
6
Q
what are the parties like in revolutionary socialism movements
A
rigid hierarchical parties with dominant party leaders
7
Q
examples of revolutionary socialism
A
- RUSSIA (1918 - 21)
- CHINA (1946 - 49)
- MEXICO (1910 - 20)
8
Q
what ruined the status of revolutionary socialism
A
Cold War
9
Q
what would happen after the revolution
A
- state withers away
- eradicating all social class
- violence is the only way to convince the bourgeoise
10
Q
why do they want to remove colonial power
A
intention to modernise to catch up with the more prosperous and technological advances
