12Axes
Radical Left

Marxist Socialism

Marx's original doctrine, analyzing history as class struggle and predicting capitalism's overcoming through proletarian revolution, with abolition of private ownership of the means of production and strong criticism of religion.

Country: Germany Key figure: Karl Marx

Profile across the 12 axes

How Marxist Socialism positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary
Federal 21%
Unitary 79%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 73%
Autocracy 28%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 40%
Liberty 60%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 19%
Multiculturalism 81%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 29%
Pacifist 71%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 69%
Nationalist 31%

Economy

Very strong - Public
Public 88%
Private 13%

Control

Strong - Planning
Planning 80%
Free market 20%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 33%
Globalism 68%

Religion

Very strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 88%
Religious 13%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 69%
Traditionalist 31%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 63%
Biology 38%
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