Marx desired a society in which class lines were dissolved. He wanted to end the constant struggle between the working class (proletariat) and the owners (bourgeoisie).
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Practice: Society Without Classes
They belong to The Party.
How did they get such a big house?
Under Stalin, important members of the Communist Party were given large homes and other luxury items.
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Theory: Private Property is Eliminated
According to Marx, private property made laborers feel alienated. Private property should only exist, as the relationship of the entire community to the world of things”.
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Practice: Private Property is Eliminated
Barracks
The land reform revolution that Stalin enforced was devastating to the peasants. The process of forcing peasants on to commonly owned collective farms resulted in millions of deaths.
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Theory: Equality Between Genders
Workplace
Home
Equal pay at work and equal responsibility at home!
According to Marx, oppressing one gender is the same as oppressing a class (like the proletariat) and must be stopped.
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Practice: Equality Between Genders
Workplace
Home
!
In reality, Soviet women were expected to perform double duty. In addition to new demanding careers, they were also charged with all housework and child-rearing duties.
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Theory: Social Ownership of Production
Marx felt that the proletariat (working class) should own the means of production.
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Practice: Social Ownership of Production
FASTER!
Industrial gains were made, but the workers suffered through terrible conditions. Workers were punished, often with violence, for not meeting nearly impossible quotas.
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Theory: Government Won't be NeededIt Will Fade Away
Government offices closed
Marx felt that a classless society would govern itself. Eventually, governing institutions would not be needed.
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Practice: Government Controls with Fear
Government is watching
Stalin created a totalitarian state. All aspects of life were controlled by the state - often through fear.
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No need for fences - this land belongs to everyone.
Equal pay at work and equal responsibility at home!