| − | '''Populism''' is a [[politics|political]] agenda aiming to favor the [[poor]] or average person over the [[rich]] or [[elite]]. The term can be either negative or positive based on the context. It is generally, though not always, favored by [[liberals]], and is a hallmark of [[Marxist]] thought. | + | '''Populism''' is a political term describing a [[politics|political]] agenda which aims to favor the average person over the [[elite]]. The term can be either negative or positive based on the context. It is generally, though not always, favored by [[liberals]], and is a hallmark of [[Marxist]] thought. |