MARXISM

[noun] [U] - a social, political and economic theory which is based on the writings of Karl MarxMarxism states that change in society is brought about by the interaction of different economic and social classes, that people's actions are based on their economic circumstances, and that Communism will replace Capitalism following social revolution and the victory of the working class.Widespread protests against military rule and economic mismanagement forced him to abandon Marxism and introduce multi-party politics.Marxism-Leninism is the variation of Marxism that was developed by Lenin before the political changes in Russia in 1917.According to Marxism-Leninism, imperialism is the final stage of a decaying capitalist society.Marxism-Leninism was imposed upon the countries of Eastern Europe by the Soviet Union after the second world war.