Marxist-Leninist Theory

Marxist-Leninist theory combines the ideas of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. It advocates for a classless society where the working class, or proletariat, ultimately controls the means of production (factories, resources). Lenin emphasized the importance of a disciplined revolutionary party to lead this transition, rather than waiting for spontaneous change. The goal is to overthrow capitalism, which creates inequality, and establish socialism as a step toward a stateless, communist society. This theory stresses centralized leadership, collective ownership, and the idea that a vanguard party is essential to achieve and maintain revolutionary progress.