Marxism-Leninism and Fascism

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"Marxist-Leninist systems, such as Stalin s Soviet Union and Mao s China, and fascist systems, such as Mussolini s Italy, are theoretical opposites; hence their respective designations as left-wing and right-wing. Yet Marxist-Leninist and fascist regimes share many of the same features, such as militarization, charismatic leadership, and the consolidation of power in one person. This paper will identify the common characteristics of Marxist-Leninism and fascism, and explain why the systems display such similarities.


In general, Marxism-Leninism and fascism are diametrically opposed. Marxist-Leninist thought calls for a revolution from below, in which the masses rise up to overthrow the capitalists and create a dictatorship of the proletariat. Wealth is redistributed so that everybody shares equally and classes are..."

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