Anti-Feudalism

Anti-feudalism refers to movements and ideas advocating against the feudal system, which was dominant in medieval Europe. In a feudal society, land was held by lords who provided protection to vassals and peasants in exchange for labor or military service. Anti-feudalism promotes social equality, individual rights, and the idea that power should not be concentrated in the hands of a few landowners. It supports systems like capitalism and democracy, where opportunities are based on merit rather than inherited status, fostering a more equitable distribution of wealth and resources.