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What socialism is trying to explain

What socialism is trying to explain

Concept map showing socialism linked to human nature, collectivism, equality, capitalism, common ownership, workers' control, the state, society and class terms bourgeoisie and proletariat

Socialism is an ideology that prioritises equality, cooperation and collective welfare over the idea that the economy should mainly serve private profit. It developed as a response to the poverty, insecurity and class division created by industrial capitalism.

Socialism: core ideas and principles Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Politics
  3. /Socialism: core ideas and principles

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Politics Socialism: core ideas and principles. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with UK politics and political participation before moving on to the more abstract political ideologies and comparative/international content, which carry the heaviest evaluative demand.

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