Powerpoint on Socialism

Flashcards covering key concepts related to socialism, capitalism, and the historical context of the working class in the 19th century.

Proletariat

The working class in industrial societies, often associated with wage labor.

Socialism

A movement aimed at using the means of production for the general wellbeing of the population rather than profit.

Scientific Socialism

A term used to describe Marxist socialism, distinguishing it from earlier utopian socialisms.

Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and the pursuit of profit.

Alienation

The process by which workers become disconnected from the products of their labor under capitalism.

Surplus Value

The difference between what workers are paid and the value of what they produce, leading to profit for capitalists.

Social Ownership

The collective or public ownership of production resources, as opposed to private ownership.

Universal Suffrage

The right of all adults to vote, regardless of social status or property ownership.

Class Conflict

The struggle between different classes in society, particularly between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie.

The Paris Commune of 1871

A radical socialist and revolutionary government that ruled Paris for a brief period, showcasing early socialist governance.

The Second Internationale

An organization of socialist and labor parties established in 1889 to promote international socialist unity.

BASF-Chemical Factories

Factories in Germany symbolizing the scale of industrialization and the rise of the proletariat during the Second Industrial Revolution.

Ideologies of Shared Resistance

Political belief systems aimed at promoting collective action and solidarity among oppressed groups.

The Erfurt Program

An important document central to the German Social Democratic Party, outlining its goals and organizational structure.

Suffrage Expansion

The process through which voting rights were increasingly granted to larger segments of the population.

Economic Cooperation

Social and economic activities aimed at mutual benefit and support, as opposed to competition.