Maoism, as stated, 20th c.-present
20th Century · stated scope
Maoism is a political ideology derived from the thought of Mao Zedong, combining Marxist-Leninist principles with an emphasis on agrarian peasant revolution as the primary revolutionary force. It developed in China during the mid-20th century and became the official ideological framework of the People's Republic of China under Mao's leadership from 1949 onward. It is principally associated with concepts such as the mass line, people's war, and continuous revolution, and has been adopted by various political movements and parties across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Cluster:Transformative Command
Its loudest feature is a floor across the procedural Principles: Rule of Law & Consistency, Transparency & Honesty, Inclusiveness & Pluralism, and Non-Maleficence all strongly depressed, with Authority & Hierarchy elevated. Existing constraints give way to directed change.
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Neighbors
- 1Mao's Little Red Book, as stated, 1964Distance: 11Compare
- 2Mao (PRC leadership), as realized, 1949-1976Distance: 13Compare
- 3Maoist China, as realized, 1949-1976Distance: 16Compare
- 4Marxism-Leninism, as stated, 20th c.-presentDistance: 19Compare
- 5Lenin (Soviet leadership), as realized, 1917-1924Distance: 22Compare
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