What is Impossibilism?
Q: What is Impossibilism?
A: Impossibilism is an idea for bringing about socialism by focusing on structural changes to society instead of social or political reforms.
Q: What does Impossibilism say about social and political reforms?
A: Impossibilism says that socialists should not seek change through social or political reforms because it is pointless under a capitalist system.
Q: Which political parties have followed Impossibilism?
A: Some political parties that have followed Impossibilism include the Socialist Party of Canada, World Socialist Movement companion parties, Proletarian Party and the Socialist League.
Q: What is the main focus of Impossibilism?
A: The main focus of Impossibilism is bringing about socialist change through structural changes to society.
Q: Why is trying to bring about meaningful change under a capitalist system pointless according to Impossibilism?
A: Impossibilism believes that trying to bring about meaningful change under a capitalist system is pointless because the capitalist system is inherently exploitative and oppressive.
Q: What is the difference between Impossibilism and other socialist ideologies?
A: Impossibilism differs from other socialist ideologies in its rejection of social and political reforms as a means to bring about change.
Q: What are some examples of political parties that do not follow Impossibilism?
A: Examples of political parties that do not follow Impossibilism include traditional socialist parties and social democratic parties, which seek change through social and political reforms.
