Communist state

Many humans have aspired to create a utopia, the perfect society. Sir Thomas More, a noted Renaissance humanist, developed the word utopia. Though, many dystopias have emerged from utopias. Oppression is another predicament which exists in the world. Humans have oppressed each other for centuries and it continues to happen to this day. Xenophobia is another issue which exists in the world. Xenophobia is the hate towards foreign people. Many works have been influenced by oppression, xenophobia…

An Analysis of the Historical Development of Successful Democratic Institutions in India The problem of “third world status” has been a major barrier to the development of India as a democratic government throughout the 20th century. British colonialism provided the foundation for a parliamentary system in India, which soon become a means in which Indian nationalism arose and overthrew the occupiers through democratization and popular support. However, over the course of Indian independence in…

films. In the case of Crows and Sparrows, the tenants choose to rebel against the Hou’s, and metaphorically the class system, in order to fight for the existence of their home. In Yellow Earth, Brother Gu gives Cuiqiao the impetus to join the Communist army by first inducting himself into her home. While the home is not the catalyst for the change, the home is often seen as the starting ground on which change may be discussed and attempted by a group of people. It is no coincidence that the…

After reading about communism, one can truly grasp the differences between a capitalist society, like our own and a Communist one. Communism is defined as "a classless society in which all wealth and property would be owned by the community as a whole" (Ellis 210). Researching the founders, history and main characteristics of communism could certainly open the eyes of a close-minded believer of capitalism. Communism was founded by Karl Marx and Fredrich Engels during the second half of the…

This person died recently, and I believe he was one of the world’s largest narcissist. He was convinced that he was superior to others. He looked at most people as a threat to himself. He was not one to be criticized or spoken ill about. If he thought that you were a threat, he would make you go away. As he remained in charge, he became more convinced that he was the ultimate ruler. Again, if you did not agree with his views you were made to go away, whether it was an exile, prison, or death.…

ruling and transform into a democratic state or, will it continue in its’ current status as a one party communist government? The United States long tourism ban to Cuba had recently been partially lifted “...to make educational visits...” (Hirschfeld Davis and Burnett, p. A6), as was commerce restrictions which permits, “Cuban citizens to earn a salary in the United States and make it easier for dollars to be used in financial transactions with United States…

means ‘ordinary—one of millions of working people,’” because only working people could be true revolutionaries.” The indoctrination of the Chinese Communist Party caused generations of Chinese to partake in unnecessary violence and hardship, and Fan Shen was no exception. However, he resisted the Communist Party. Fan Shen developed hatred toward the Communist Party which led to his resistance and escape. Communism inflicted many terrors onto Fan Shen and his hatred is a result of the Party…

within Confucianism is to achieve harmony between Heaven and Earth, so Confucians do not treat Tian like an all powerful God like other religions have. Communist ideals do not allow for society to believe in religion, but more specifically in a god. In Confucianism there is no god, therefore under Communism it is acceptable. Vladimir Lenin, Communist leader from Russia said, “We do not believe in God” (Lenin). Confucianism did not have a god, and it was not a religion either. “The words…

account, it gives a good example of how life was like for the average person. Normally political officials understand the theories and ideologies of the laws and movements, while the people are actually affected by the movements and their accounts states how life was actually like instead of propaganda for or against the current…

emperors, to the communist revolution, to an eventual crossroads between the 20th century and western influence. China grew from an agrarian society to global superpower like the US, but the differences between the US and China are stark. The US is a democracy with a multi-party system competing for offices in government. However in China, the party is above the government; public offices are filled by appointed party members and the only elections take place in rural villages. During Communist…