PowerPoint Presentation on Socialism

[Mythbuster]

My honor's US history teacher gave me the opportunity to discuss Socialism in class. I will be creating a PowerPoint presentation on Socialism (1920-present) and I need a ton of information. Where do I even start? The Marxist archive is so huge.What type of information should I have. I know I will bring definitions and misconceptions, but have no clue how I am going to organize it.

[ВАЛТЕР]

Start with skimming over some websites which can provide you introductory information. Do not get too caught up on the details of it all, after all it is a power-point to people who have a general misconception of socialism and all they really need is the basics. HOWEVER, be sure to read up and be prepared to answer any questions which may come up.

Here are some sites with basic information on them, hope they help.
Good luck!

http://www.anu.edu.au/polsci/marx/

http://www.worldsocialism.org/articl..._socialism.php

[Mythbuster]

Thanks a lot! The websites helped me tremendously!

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

be sure to post it when your done, will be interesting to read

[Mythbuster]

Dont worry, I'll put it as a PDF for all to see and read.

[ВАЛТЕР]

Yeah, let the revleft community have a look at it after you finish it up. It would probably be a great way to get some last minute suggestions in.

[Nox]

I can tell you as much as you want about Stalin *wink*

[Turinbaar]

Read Marx's economic and philosophic manuscripts. Read especially "Estranged labour," "private property and communism," and his critique of the Hegelian dialectic. The first illustrates the relationship of capital to the individual worker, the second shows the various shapes this relationship will take in transition to communism, and the third outlines the essential nature and limitations of bourgeois ideology as opposed to the naturalist humanist worldview.

[Spets]

Be sure to mention Victor Eugene Debs.

[Mythbuster]

I can tell you as much as you want about Stalin *wink*

Thanks, but I'm jot a big fan of him. Sorry

[The Dark Side of the Moon]

Thanks, but I'm jot a big fan of him. Sorry

well then, time for a purge?

at least mention him

[Nox]

well then, time for a purge?

at least mention him

That's a good point.

You can't really talk about Socialism in the 20th century without talking about Stalin.

[RichardAWilson]

No, I wouldn't mention Stalin. I'd focus on historical socialism here in America (The ties between labor and socialism, Eugene Debs) and in Western-Europe. (French Socialism, Fabian Socialism, Europe's Post-War Recovery, Universal Health Insurance, Etc.)

I'd also mention Latin American Socialism (Castro, Chavez and Morales) as a rebellion to the Washington Consensus (Depressions in Argentina, U.S. Imperialism, Privatization of Water and Energy, Free-Market Tyranny (Chile), Etc.

Should you be questioned on Stalin and Mao: I'd focus on Genuine Socialism (Marxian) taking the form of democratic socialism - Marx loved the Paris Commune, with the Right-to-Recall Elected Officials and Universal Suffrage. Or, if you're feeling aggressive, "Germany was a free-market nation under Hitler!" Socialism is method of organizing an economy, one which can be carried forward under a democracy or a tyranny, just like capitalism can be carried forward under someone like Hitler.

[ВАЛТЕР]

No, I wouldn't mention Stalin. I'd focus on historical socialism here in America (The ties between labor and socialism, Eugene Debs) and in Western-Europe. (French Socialism, Fabian Socialism, Europe's Post-War Recovery, Universal Health Insurance, Etc.)

I'd also mention Latin American Socialism (Castro, Chavez and Morales) as a rebellion to the Washington Consensus (Depressions in Argentina, U.S. Imperialism, Privatization of Water and Energy, Free-Market Tyranny (Chile), Etc.

Should you be questioned on Stalin and Mao: I'd focus on Genuine Socialism (Marxian) taking the form of democratic socialism - Marx loved the Paris Commune, with the Right-to-Recall Elected Officials and Universal Suffrage. Or, if you're feeling aggressive, "Germany was a free-market nation under Hitler!" Socialism is method of organizing an economy, one which can be carried forward under a democracy or a tyranny, just like capitalism can be carried forward under someone like Hitler.

THIS.

Avoid getting into specific tendencies. Don't mention "scary people" like Lenin, Stalin, Mao, etc. Stick to classic Marx. Show them the foundations and basics. Be ready to respond if somebody does bring up Stalin, Mao, Lenin, etc. However try to avoid getting too much into that since it could open a second front you would have to argue on. Stick to the goal which is: Explaining socialism to people who either do not know what it is, or have huge misconceptions about it.

[Dimmu]

THIS.

Avoid getting into specific tendencies. Don't mention "scary people" like Lenin, Stalin, Mao, etc. Stick to classic Marx. Show them the foundations and basics. Be ready to respond if somebody does bring up Stalin, Mao, Lenin, etc. However try to avoid getting too much into that since it could open a second front you would have to argue on. Stick to the goal which is: Explaining socialism to people who either do not know what it is, or have huge misconceptions about it.

X2.

Always be on "offensive". As soon as you start responding to allegations like "communism killed millions of people" you will lose the debate.

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Have you finished this yet?

[Kornilios Sunshine]

A PP Presentation like that would be really interesting to see!Make sure you upload it when it is done.

[Ocean Seal]

No, I wouldn't mention Stalin. I'd focus on historical socialism here in America (The ties between labor and socialism, Eugene Debs) and in Western-Europe. (French Socialism, Fabian Socialism, Europe's Post-War Recovery, Universal Health Insurance, Etc.)

I'd also mention Latin American Socialism (Castro, Chavez and Morales) as a rebellion to the Washington Consensus (Depressions in Argentina, U.S. Imperialism, Privatization of Water and Energy, Free-Market Tyranny (Chile), Etc.

Should you be questioned on Stalin and Mao: I'd focus on Genuine Socialism (Marxian) taking the form of democratic socialism

Social democrat telling us about genuine socialism.
If you don't mention Stalin/Mao people will think that you're hiding something. Hit them with information about capitalism's biggest bogeymen.