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What does it mean?
Socialism aims to define the ideal society and find ways to build it.
In plain terms
Socialism describes the perfect society and how to make it.
What can you take from it?
Vision and strategy are key to socialist goals.

Where it applies

  • political planning
  • community organizing
  • theoretical work

Putting it to work

  • define goals clearly
  • map out steps
  • test methods

Questions to consider

  • What society do you want?
  • How do you achieve change?

Another view

Defining the ideal society is inherently subjective.

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