Aspect Quote by Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
“We who are members of the Communist Party repudiate the exclusive identification of democracy with capitalism. We declare that democracy can be widened, take on new aspects, become truly a rule of the people, only when it is extended to the economic life of the people, as in the Soviet Union. As far as women are concerned, the U.S.S.R. is a trailblazer for equal rights and equal opportunities.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Communist Party platform statement, 1930s
Democracy should extend beyond political rights to economic participation, and the Soviet model claims to advance gender equality.
In simple terms: Democracy includes economic rights and women's equality.
Key Takeaway
Support broader democratic participation.
Themes
democracy
economics
gender equality
political theory
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
ideological
When to use this quote
- political activism
- policy discussion
- educational seminars
Key Concepts
socialism
women's rights
state economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can economic structures enhance true democracy?
- What evidence supports Soviet gender equality?
A Different Perspective
Critics argue Soviet claims often conflicted with actual freedoms.
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