Communism
Discussion Community for fellow Marxist-Leninists and other Marxists.
Rules for /c/communism
Rules that visitors must follow to participate. May be used as reasons to report or ban.
- No non-marxists
This subreddit is here to facilitate discussion between marxists.
There are other communities aimed at helping along new communists. This community isn't here to convert naysayers to marxism.
If you are a member of the police, armed forces, or any other part of the repressive state apparatus of capitalist nations, you will be banned.
- No oppressive language
Do not attempt to justify your use of oppressive language.
Doing this will almost assuredly result in a ban. Accept the criticism in a principled manner, edit your post or comment accordingly, and move on, learning from your mistake.
We believe that speech, like everything else, has a class character, and that some speech can be oppressive. This is why speech that is patriarchal, white supremacist, cissupremacist, homophobic, ableist, or otherwise oppressive is banned.
TERF is not a slur.
- No low quality or off-topic posts
Posts that are low-effort or otherwise irrelevant will be removed.
This is not a place to engage in meta-drama or discuss random reactionaries on lemmy or anywhere else.
This includes memes and circlejerking.
This includes most images, such as random books or memorabilia you found.
We ask that amerikan posters refrain from posting about US bourgeois politics. The rest of the world really doesn’t care that much.
- No basic questions about marxism
Posts asking entry-level questions will be removed.
Questions like “What is Maoism?” or “Why do Stalinists believe what they do?” will be removed, as they are not the focus on this forum.
- No sectarianism
Marxists of all tendencies are welcome here.
Refrain from sectarianism, defined here as unprincipled criticism. Posts trash-talking a certain tendency or marxist figure will be removed. Circlejerking, throwing insults around, and other pettiness is unacceptable.
If criticisms must be made, make them in a principled manner, applying Marxist analysis.
The goal of this subreddit is the accretion of theory and knowledge and the promotion of quality discussion and criticism.
Check out ProleWiki for a communist wikipedia.
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Applying Marxist-Leninist philosophy to daily activities involves seeing every action through the lens of class struggle. The idea is to identify your position within society, analyze how your actions contribute to the existing social order, and determine whether they promote the interests of the proletariat or support the bourgeoisie.
Taking out the trash, for example, could be seen as an act that benefits the ruling class by maintaining cleanliness, thus allowing them to continue profiting from real estate investments like apartments and office buildings. However, you might argue that if you're living in a rented house and you maintain a clean environment for your family, you're addressing issues related to hygiene and public health, which indirectly contributes to a healthier workforce. This can potentially improve the working conditions and efficiency of the proletariat.
Washing dishes after a meal serves a similar purpose. It helps maintain hygiene and prevent illnesses, leading to fewer days off work due to sickness among the proletariat. In addition, washing dishes yourself instead of hiring someone else means you save money on labor costs, reducing the profit made by those who employ dish washers.
To further apply Marxist-Leninist philosophy, one could consider engaging in discussions with others while completing these tasks, raising awareness about class struggles and sharing knowledge about communism and social change. By doing so, you can help spread revolutionary consciousness among other members of the working class.
Applying Marxist-Leninist philosophy to everyday activities isn’t just understanding theory; it requires identifying the political implications of our daily routines, and making informed decisions based on class struggle principles.