The elimination of individual capitalists and the replacement of private capitalism by state capitalism in Russia has not in the least altered the typical helpless and authoritarian character structure of the masses of people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Replacing private capitalism with state capitalism in Russia didn't change the masses' helpless and authoritarian character.
- In plain terms
- State capitalism didn't alter people's submissive nature.
- What can you take from it?
- Economic systems alone don't reshape deep-seated social attitudes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people remain authoritarian under different economies?
- What non-economic factors influence mass behavior?
Another view
It neglects other reforms that could affect attitudes.
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