RedMARX
29th June 2003, 04:09
Can it be true that these commune societies breed conservatism?
Once egoism is abolished and a society is a true socialistic society, wouldn't the society then (united in a strong commune) have conservative tones on how to socialize members? Wouldn't the society become so united that it would turn traditional and alienate different members and "outcast" them for the sake of the status quo? Meaning that conformity would rise dramatically and all social minorities (women, gays) would be discriminated against? All elements of individuality would be decreased... would the individual have to sacrifice identity for the greater community? We see this a lot in communist states such as Cuba, China, and N.Korea where women aren't given the same opportunies as men and are subjected to "traditions" which alienate female members to be conformed to the status quo.
What is your take?
P.S.
I am NOT a cappie.
Once egoism is abolished and a society is a true socialistic society, wouldn't the society then (united in a strong commune) have conservative tones on how to socialize members? Wouldn't the society become so united that it would turn traditional and alienate different members and "outcast" them for the sake of the status quo? Meaning that conformity would rise dramatically and all social minorities (women, gays) would be discriminated against? All elements of individuality would be decreased... would the individual have to sacrifice identity for the greater community? We see this a lot in communist states such as Cuba, China, and N.Korea where women aren't given the same opportunies as men and are subjected to "traditions" which alienate female members to be conformed to the status quo.
What is your take?
P.S.
I am NOT a cappie.