Early socialist movements

Early socialist movements emerged in the 19th century as responses to industrialization's social inequalities. They aimed to promote economic equality, collective ownership of resources, and better working conditions, challenging the profit-driven capitalist system. Influenced by ideas from thinkers like Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, these movements sought to address problems such as poverty, exploitation, and social injustice. They laid the foundation for later political ideologies and policies that emphasize social welfare, public ownership, and worker rights, shaping the development of modern socialism and influencing many social reforms worldwide.