Left Wing
Introduction to Left Wing
Left Wing, political groups or ideologies favoring radical reform or revolution to change the social order with the aim of greater freedom and well-being for ordinary individuals. Communists have also been called left wing, despite the totalitarian nature of communist societies. Within a group, the term is sometimes applied to the more liberal members, while conservative members are known as the right wing.” (1)
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Notes and References
- Information about Left Wing in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia