Ideologies

Bolshevism
Bolshevism describes the tactics and views of the Bolsheviks, a former faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party that would go on to lead the proletarian revolution in Russia. It is rooted in the theories of Vladimir Lenin, and is described by many of its followers as 'Marxism of the era of imperialism and the proletarian revolution'. Bolshevists believe in the end goal of achieving a classless, communist society, and those who identify with Bolshevism generally feel closest to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
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Spartacism
Spartacism describes the tactics and views of the Spartacists, a former faction of the Social Democratic Party of Germany that would go on to lead the proletarian revolution in Germany under the Communist Party of Germany. It is rooted in traditional Orthodox Marxist theory, further adapted to the conditions of modern Germany by Rosa Luxemburg, Karl Liebknecht, and other figures. Spartacists believe in the end goal of achieving a classless, communist society, and those who identify with Spartacism generally feel closest to the Free Socialist Republic of Germany.
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Revolutionary Socialism
Revolutionary socialism is a group of ideologies not directly related to Marxism that also considers revolution a requirement in order to transition to a socialist economic and political system. It often includes ideologies such as revolutionary syndicalism, anarcho-syndicalism, and some forms of agrarian socialism. Generally, most revolutionary socialists reject the Marxist and Leninist vision of a dictatorship of the proletariat, though ideas differ.
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Reformist Socialism
Reformist socialism is considered the most moderate socialist ideology. Not to be confused with social democracy, reformist socialists advocate for a socialist economy but often believe in elements of liberal parliamentary functions. Generally, reformist socialists are opposed to the Leninist model of socialism, and also criticize the capitalistic nature of social democrats. Opinions on revolutions and workers' councils are inconsistent, which often puts reformist socialists at odds with those further to the left.
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Social Democracy
Social democracy is a moderately left-wing ideology that advocates for socialist components, such as welfare, within liberal democracy and capitalism. Intended as a middle ground between capitalism and socialism, it has gained popularity in many western democracies. However, the moderate stance of social democrats has garnered criticism from the far-left and right, and the previously strong social democrats in Germany and other socialist countries have become completely discredited by both sides.
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Social Liberalism
Social liberalism is a centrist ideology that advocates for a free-market economy with some level of social benefits. It believes the government should actively address social issues such as poverty, health care, and education. Less economically involved than social democracy, social liberalism has sought to replace the classical veins of liberalism in favor of a new, modern strand of centrism.
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Liberal Conservatism
Liberal conservatism is a right-leaning centrist ideology that advocates for a highly unrestricted free market. Liberal conservatives very rarely support government regulation of the economy and will combat anything they feel threatens the free market. However, liberal conservatives do not completely reject the idea of compromise and tend to be more favorable to secularism than social conservatives.
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Social Conservatism
Social conservatism is a right-wing ideology that believes society should be based on tradition. Followers of the ideology generally oppose most types of social reform and are often called reactionary for opposing most types of changes that drastically affect the status quo. Social conservatives are often willing to work with more radically right-wing ideologies in order to stop reform before it begins.
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Authoritarian Conservatism
Authoritarian conservatism is a right-wing ideology composed of political conservatives who favor some level of an authoritarian government structure. Many authoritarian conservatives identify with monarchism, or at least in some sense support a strong executive. However, not all authoritarian conservatives favor eliminating a liberal democratic structure entirely.
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Right-Wing Populism
Right-wing populism is a group of right-wing ideologies that combine traditionalist and conservative values with a rejection of liberal democracy and socialism. Right-wing populists are often nationalistic and supportive of significant or absolute executive power, though they may seek to retain parliaments that lack extensive political power. Right-wing populists notably set themselves apart from many other right-wing groups by trying to appeal to ordinary people.
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National Syndicalism
National syndicalism is a right-wing ideology that uses syndicates, also known as labour unions, as a means to advance national development. In socialist-oriented syndicalism, workers manage the syndicates themselves, but in national syndicalism, they are organized purely to benefit the state. Although it is often considered to be related to national corporatism, it is also often considered to be more 'left' leaning. Many national syndicalists integrate religious nationalism into their beliefs.
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National Corporatism
National corporatism is a radical form of right-wing nationalism that is authoritarian in nature. Often consisting of a one-party dictatorship, national corporatists advocate for the creation of corporate groups, which are associations based on common interest. These corporate groups can be government-owned or privately-owned. The ultimate goal of national corporatism is to achieve self-sufficiency. National corporatists often rule unopposed and without free elections, and suppression of ethnic minorities is common.
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