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Anti-Communist Sentiment

Definition

Anti-communist sentiment refers to opposition towards communism, communist political parties, or communist states. This was particularly prevalent during the Cold War era when tensions were high between capitalist western countries and communist eastern bloc countries.

Analogy

Imagine being on a sports team where everyone gets equal playing time regardless of skill level - this is how some people view communism. Those who believe they should get more playing time because they've worked harder or are more skilled may develop anti-communist sentiments - they don't think it's fair for everyone to be treated equally when not everyone contributes equally.

Related terms

Red Scare: Promotion by right-wing politicians and media that fear large-scale influence of communists within the United States.

McCarthyism: A vociferous campaign against alleged communists in the US government and other institutions carried out under Senator Joseph McCarthy in the period 1950–54.

Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined mainly by competition in a free market.