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'''Socialism''' refers to a set of schools of thought based around the concept that it is beneficial for society to function together to minimize | '''Socialism''' refers to a set of egalitarian schools of thought based around the concept that it is beneficial for society to function together to actively minimize differences between socio-economic classes. One who subscribes to said schools of thought is known as a Socialist. | ||
While Social Democratic policies have been successful in Europe, in the [[United States]], significant portions of the population have developed a strong fear of Socialism and anything they perceive as being Socialist. | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
*[[Communism]] | *[[Capitalism]] | ||
*[[Communism]], one school of Socialist Thought | |||
[[Category: Politics]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:21, 25 June 2013
Socialism refers to a set of egalitarian schools of thought based around the concept that it is beneficial for society to function together to actively minimize differences between socio-economic classes. One who subscribes to said schools of thought is known as a Socialist.
While Social Democratic policies have been successful in Europe, in the United States, significant portions of the population have developed a strong fear of Socialism and anything they perceive as being Socialist.
See Also
- Capitalism
- Communism, one school of Socialist Thought