The Doctrine of Marxism-Leninism

The Doctrine of Marxism-Leninism is a political ideology that combines the ideas of Karl Marx and the practices of Vladimir Lenin. It advocates for the working class to overthrow capitalist systems and establish a dictatorship of the proletariat, where workers control the state and economy. Marxism-Leninism emphasizes the importance of revolutionary leadership, a vanguard party, and the progression towards a stateless, classless society known as Communism. It also supports the idea of democratic centralism, where decisions are made collectively but once decided, all members must adhere to the consensus. This doctrine guided many 20th-century socialist movements.