Stateless Society

A stateless society is one where there is no central government or formal state authority. In this context, especially within anarchism, it means people organize themselves voluntarily through cooperative and non-hierarchical structures. Social order is maintained through mutual aid, community agreements, and direct democracy rather than imposed laws. Advocates argue that this fosters true freedom, equality, and personal responsibility, as individuals work together to meet their needs without coercive institutions. In essence, it's a vision of self-governance where society functions on the basis of shared values and collective decision-making.