Establishing dictatorship of the proletariat
Description
Establishing the proletariat as the ruling class after a socialist revolution in order to create a transition to communism. This strategy includes developing democracy insofar as appropriate and suppressing – by force when necessary – resistance by exploiting classes or any other elements hostile to the new regime.
Context
In traditional Marxist-Leninist thinking, this transition period is the time for a new regime to restructure society along socialist lines.
Claim
The establishment of the dictatorship of the proletariat is a critical issue that demands urgent attention. In a world rife with inequality and exploitation, empowering the working class is essential for dismantling oppressive systems. This transition is not merely theoretical; it is a necessary step toward achieving true social justice and economic equity. Without this radical shift, the cycle of oppression will persist, leaving the marginalized voiceless and perpetuating the status quo. Action is imperative!
Counter-claim
Any revolutionary scheme which envisions an idealized end-point is difficult to apply to social reality.
The assumption that any class, such as the proletariat, are better administrators than any other class is not viable. Thus, some other selection criteria is always applied.
Broader
Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
Government » Government
Social activity » Workers
Content quality
Presentable
Language
English
1A4N
S0609
DOCID
12906090
D7NID
223851
Last update
Mar 23, 2022