Dictatorship of the Proletariat

Definition

This is a Marxist concept where working-class or proletariat holds political power. It is seen as an intermediate stage between capitalism and communism.

Analogy

Imagine if all employees at your school suddenly took over administration duties. They make decisions based on what they believe is best for all students - this is similar to how dictatorship of proletariat works, with workers controlling society for their collective benefit.

Related terms

Proletariat: In Marxist theory, this term refers to workers or working-class people regarded collectively.

Bourgeoisie: The capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production according to Marxists theory.

Communism: A political ideology where property is publicly owned, each person works and gets paid according to their abilities and needs.