What are the similarities and differences between communes and communism?

Answer 1

Communes were self-contained and presumably self-governing living establishments that were organized on a communal basis. They had mess halls and so on. it was a tightly knit community ( at least in theory) and contacts with the outside- though necessary for commercial survival, were held to a minimum. on the lower ranks at leas they tried to impose a moneyless economy. There were a number of societies of this type in the United States- most originally having some Religious basis such as the Ephrata Cloister, now a tourist attraction and such things as convents and monasteries, mission-houses, etc. Therefore they were not (Godless communists). Soe fo the religious ones included the Ephrata Cloister, the Brooke Farm, Oneida Community- portions of which still exist as purely commercial ops, and the Amana society which also manufactures appliances. the Hutterite religion has communistic aspects, and is often confused with the Amish but uses, in fact absolutely requires the most up to date farming machinery and equipment. There were both agrarian and industrial communes. There was one in France, still active that was based in part on a steel foundry- I cannot recall the name. Communes frequently had some religious basis unlilke Marxist Communism.

Answer 2

As the two systems are in practice, there is no difference.

Communism postulates that the people own all. Democracy affirms this by stating that the majority of people will determine what all people do.

As the two systems are in theory, there is a difference.

Communism calls for a stateless society. Thus no government, and no need for voting. Democracy calls for a vote, hence a government of sorts.

Answer 3

In a capitalist society, if a person wants to swim at a beach during dangerous conditions, he can do so, it's his freedom of decision. In a communist society, the government will close the beach for the safety of it's citizens. The government makes the decision for the person. The individual has NO SAY IN IT. The government will protect you. You may need permission from the government to go snow skiing, so that they know what you are doing and where; for your own safety of course.

Answer 4

Communism and Socialism may not be completely similar, however, socialism was (is) a fundamental part of communism and is considered a key tool in how communism operates and most importantly how it was discovered when proletariat people would start a revolution in order to change a capitalistic form of rulership.

The only thing that separates communism from socialism is that in a communist regime the government/communists own everything and "equally" distribute it out amongst the public, whereas in a socialist point of view the public owns the means of production so therefore they equally distribute everything amongst the public.

However, Communism is still similar to socialism and this is evident when everything is distributed equally amongst public. Communism is EXTREME SOCIALISM.

Many people including Karl Marx were great teachers of socialism. Karl Marx then later developed Marxism which was:

"race towards communism in stages...first stage was feudalism, then capitalism and socialism and the final stage communism".

Marx was a devout socialist and he identified unfair working patterns in Britain and Germany. He found that serfs/peasants were working for wealthy industrialists in a capitalistic environment and were gaining no reward for their work. Marx then persuaded them and started a revolution which overthrew their masters. This was the beginning of SOCIALISM.

From socialism developed communism. However communism was misused and the principles began to fail. Many communists became greedy and therefore people have terrible recollections of communism.

Finally, socialism is a key aspect is communism however many communists in the past century have disregarded socialism and have taken a capitalistic approach instead were the peasants work for the state/government.

Answer 5

Answer 1

Some similarities are:

1. Opposition to conservatism, liberalism, and social democracy.
2. As in Leninism, use of a vanguard party to initiate a revolution.
3. Opposition to social division by class and class conflict.
4. Opposition to the bourgeoisie.
5. Revolution.

Some differences (fascism supports _____ but communism does not) are:

1. Nationalism.
2. Paramilitarism.
3. Eugenics.
4. Economic self-sufficiency.
5. Purification through violence and conflict (in terms of war).
6. Dictatorship (communism, as a phase of historical development, is not theoretically a dictatorship).
7. Private control of social resources (e.g.) factories).

Answer 2

Fascism, Communism and Nazi (national Socialist) are all types of Socialism. They all have varying degrees of government control of the means of production. Communism differs slightly because it is the control and ownership of the means of production. These forms of government are called totalitarian because the state assumes power over the economy and the basic decisions of life. There are varying degrees of control and numerous forms of Socialism.

Answer 3

Fascism-became popular between 1919 and 1945 and the term has become an epithet for all bad things.

Communism-is a socio economic system that stands for a class less, state less and an egalitarian society.

Answer 6

In functional practice, Communism and Democracy are antithetical.

Communism holds that a particular political party (the Communist Party), should hold power and that this party is a representative of the people by virtue of declaring it so. The Chairman of the Party, as appointed by the party, becomes the head of the government. There are no public elections and the country is ruled in an authoritarian way.

Democracy holds that all national power is held by people who are directly elected or appointed by people who are directly elected. The government has multiple political parties that debate over policy and provide an element of choice in public policy. Laws are generally passed in an inefficient way because of public debate.

On the very basis that these political theory systems were used to run governments, there are necessary government functions that they share such as: (1) having administrative agencies, (2) courts for citizens, (3) maintain internal infrastructure, (4) produce money and regulate an economy, and (5) taxing. However, the actual act of governance, as noted is fundamentally different.

Answer 7

Communism: a classless stateless society based on common ownership and production for use. Fascism: an authoritarian variety of capitalism, with wages system, production for sale and no democratic rights.

Answer 8

younger generations. They both hold elections.