The Dictatorship of the Proletariat

The Dictatorship of the Proletariat is a political concept from Marxist theory that refers to a temporary state where the working class (the proletariat) holds power after overthrowing the capitalist system. Its goal is to eliminate class distinctions and pave the way for a classless society. In this phase, the proletariat creates policies that benefit the majority rather than the wealthy few, often through state control of resources and production. This is seen as a necessary step towards communism, where the state eventually withers away as equality is achieved.