Cities Quote by Joseph Stalin
“Our society consists exclusively of free working people of cities and villages, workers, peasants, intelligentsia. Each of these strata may have its special interests and express them in numerous existing organizations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Report to the 18th Congress of the Communist Party, 1939
The quote describes a class-based view of society where all members are defined as free workers, each with distinct interests expressed through organizations.
In simple terms: Society is seen as composed of free workers with varied interests.
Key Takeaway
Recognize diverse group interests within a workforce.
Themes
class structure
political ideology
social organization
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- labor unions
- community meetings
- political assemblies
- policy discussions
Key Concepts
Marxism
collectivism
interest representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do non‑workers fit into this view?
- What mechanisms ensure fair representation?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks non‑working populations and power imbalances.
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