Democratic Socialism
Seeks democratic control of economic power through social or worker ownership, extending democratic decision-making into the organization of production. It requires political pluralism rather than party monopoly.
Foundational doctrines
- Social ownership
- Worker control
- Political pluralism
- Economic democracy
Disagreement and variation
Its branches disagree over markets, planning, and the transition; social democrats question whether changing ownership is necessary for equality. Market, planning, parliamentary, and participatory strategies differ. Redistribution alone does not establish commitment to socialism.
Numerical positions in the interactive model are editorial reference estimates, not scientifically validated measurements.