Fascism is nothing but capitalist reaction.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fascism is viewed as a defensive reaction by capitalism against socialist or workers' movements.
- In plain terms
- Capitalists support fascism to protect their power.
- What can you take from it?
- Fascism arises when capitalism feels threatened.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What economic conditions breed fascism?
- How does class conflict shape politics?
Another view
This view may oversimplify other causes of fascism.
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