Understanding the Communist Manifesto: Key Principles
The Communist Manifesto: Core Principles
The Communist Manifesto explicitly describes the principles of Marxist theory, dialectical materialism, and the program of the Communist League. It proposes a proletarian revolution to overthrow capitalism and establish a classless society. It is structured in four chapters:
Bourgeois and Proletarians
This section develops the idea that world history is based on the struggle between oppressors and the oppressed. The bourgeoisie are forced to constantly revolutionize
Read MoreCultural Transformations in 19th Century Spain
3. Cultural Changes – Change in mentalities. The new urban society during the nineteenth century in Spain saw the power of the nobility and gentry, landowners, creating an aristocratic rentier social elite at the expense of the industrial bourgeoisie, as was common in other countries. That elite held old values in contempt, based on work and life on the basis of income. Only in limited industrial zones and business groups were founded, and a social conscience opposed to the former, who valued work,
Read MoreUnderstanding and Addressing School Dropout Rates
Understanding the Rising School Dropout Rates
Are you aware that school dropout rates are increasing in our region? We convened at the Palau Conference in Valencia to discuss this pressing issue, which, if left unaddressed, will lead to various problems in the future.
School Dropout Rates in Valencia: A Critical Situation
The Valencian Community has the second-highest rate of school dropouts among Spanish autonomous communities, at 39.7%. This is only behind Ceuta, which reaches 52%. The situation
Read MoreCommunity Social Work: Challenges and Principles
The result of this process is that, by internalizing a philosophy that posits radical individualism as an experience of freedom, we are increasingly less able to choose and act. Each person is individually judged to have very little ability to act before market forces and organized groups pushing for guiding the economy and social development in a particular direction.
In this context, any community social work model must first consider the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to engage in professional
Understanding Electoral Fragmentation in Belgium’s Politics
Another factor contributing to increased electoral fragmentation from the seventies was the split of the traditional parties (adaptation to the institutional development). In 1968 came the formal breakup of the Social Christian Party into CVP in Flanders and PSC in Wallonia. In 1961, the Liberal Party became the Liberal Party of Freedom and Progress with a defense program of the liberal market. In 1971, the Liberal Party split into two: the speaking section (Liberal Reform Party) and the Flemish
Read MoreInternational and Local Roles in Post-Conflict Peacebuilding
International and Local Roles in Post-Conflict Peacebuilding
In the aftermath of violent conflict, both international and local actors play crucial roles in peacebuilding processes. International actors, such as donors, international organizations, and NGOs, often provide financial and logistical support, technical expertise, and diplomatic leverage to facilitate peace negotiations, promote reconciliation, and rebuild war-torn societies.
Donors contribute funds for humanitarian aid, reconstruction