Marxisim versus Social Democracy (original) (raw)

Marxism and social democracy represent two distinct ideological responses to capitalism, particularly in the context of the social and economic shifts brought about by the Industrial Revolution. While Marxism emphasizes the conflict between the bourgeoisie and proletariat, advocating for a revolutionary overthrow of capitalist structures to achieve socialism and ultimately communism, social democracy emerges as a more moderate approach, advocating for reform within the capitalist system. It seeks to balance individual liberties with state intervention, promoting welfare and equality through mixed-market policies without the revolutionary transformations envisioned by Marx.