Communism is a socio-economic ideology that advocates for the collective ownership and control of resources. This means that the means of production, such as land, factories, and machinery, are owned and controlled by the people as a whole, rather than by individuals or private entities. In a communist system, resources are distributed based on the needs of society, rather than the ability to pay. The ultimate goal of communism is to achieve a classless society where wealth and power are evenly distributed among all members. While communism has been implemented in various forms throughout history, it has often been met with criticism and opposition due to concerns of government control and lack of individual freedoms.