2006-11-27 12:24:08 · 11 answers · asked by Sarah M 2 in Social Science ➔ Economics
1. a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.
2. (often initial capital letter) a system of social organization in which all economic and social activity is controlled by a totalitarian state dominated by a single and self-perpetuating political party.
3. (initial capital letter) the principles and practices of the Communist party.
4. communalism.
Basically it's what the democrats in America wants.
Advantage:
Free government service to you.
Disadvantage:
Downgrade in types of services and NO choice.
2006-11-27 12:29:56 · answer #1 · answered by egg_sammash 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Advantage Of Communism
2016-10-31 22:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by lacaille 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is to add to GSqueeze...As a disclaimer I am not a supporter of communism, but got into a theoretical argument w/ a friend who is (more or less).
You said that a problem of communism is that people are not proportionately rewarded for the job they perform (I agree) - my friend bit my head off and spewed some theory from up on her high horse of enlightenment...her logic was:
1) People are all equal (I think everyone can agree with that)
2) The individual fulfills the job he/she is assigned and the output of that individual's time/energy benefits society
3) A doctor holds the same level of importance b/c society (in communism) won't keep running if all the job inputs aren't supplied with workers
4) Since the function of each worker is equally important to the society, each worker will be rewarded equally.
So, in this type of theory the store clerk's function is just as important as a brain surgeon's.
I think many people can agree that, yes, they both serve important services. However, this logic doesn't acknowledge the fact that there are very few people who could make it through med school no matter how motivated they are (cost of educ not being a factor). On the other hand, nearly any person - young, old, educ level, etc. could fulfill the role of the clerk. According to my friend the abilities of a doctor are 100% equatable to the abiltities of someone who works a register (been there, done that, it stinks).
Just thought I'd introduce some interesting concepts, concepts I reject but are fun to think about nevertheless.
2006-11-27 14:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by G_Elisabeth 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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What is communism? What are the advantages/disadvantages of communism?
2015-08-13 23:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communism is when all people of the society work for the society, and not for themselves. Everyperson, in essense, fills a billet that is designed for the good of the whole.
Benefits, in pure communism, not the monstrosity that the USSR tried to pull off, are that everyone has food on their plate and a place to live.
The disadvantages, and realilty, people are not equivically rewarded for the job they perform, there is no incentive to better yourself. A doctor would make the same salary as a store clerk.
Communism only works for social insects like ants and bees, for humans, socialism is probably the best way to go.
2006-11-27 12:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
Communism is the highest and perfect stage of society. In communism there will not be government and any form of social structure. Every one works according to his ability and gets according to his needs. This ideal situation happens because the consciousness of human beings will be very high and work towards the benefits of all unlike the present greedy society. Every thing in communism is advantage and there will not be any disadvantage.
2006-11-27 18:19:41 · answer #6 · answered by mekaban 3 · 3⤊ 7⤋
One disadvantage is the government has too much control over your personal lives.
2006-11-27 12:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by Harushnakarvikonivonich Hakopyan 4 · 2⤊ 6⤋
There are NO advantages of communism. It is anti-liberty.
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2006-11-27 13:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by Zak 5 · 2⤊ 6⤋
i don't know they say it helps poor people but then again it can ruin the economy of a country and make people lazy
2006-11-27 12:25:59 · answer #9 · answered by Luis 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
communism is when one person has a total control, over a state or a country. Under a communist country the communist leader has total control, over money making choices.. it has power over the army and all businesses. also under communist control., the communist leader cannot be easy overpower or overthrown
2006-11-27 12:30:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 7⤋