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'''Anarchism''' is a political philosophy advocating the removal of the State and the establishment of a society without government. The term is of [[Greek]] origin (coming from the word "αναρχία" (anarchia), meaning "without rulers". Anarchists tend to support unrestricted access to drugs, alcohol, pornography, gambling and any other form of addiction.  Anarchists support unrestricted [[abortion]], [[assisted suicide]], and prostitution.  Anarchists oppose the use of prisons.  Anarchists tend to oppose any form of government, but can be found expressing support for [[direct democracy]], [[freedom of speech]], de-centralism, individualism and anti-authoritarianism.

'''Anarchism''' is a political philosophy advocating the removal of the State and the establishment of a society without government. The term is of [[Greek]] origin (coming from the word "αναρχία" (anarchia), meaning "without rulers". Though many differing ideologies fall under the anarchist heading, all are predicated on the idea that hierarchic power structures (such as those intrinsic to government) are inherently repressive and exploitative of the individual, and thus should be abolished.  Anarchists can be found expressing support for [[direct democracy]], [[freedom of speech]], de-centralism, individualism and anti-authoritarianism.

==Traditional anarchism==

==Traditional anarchism==

Traditional anarchism is similar to [[communism]], though unlike in communism, traditional anarchists do not favor [[socialism]] as a means to their end, as it requires a state. Traditional anarchists advocate the formation of [[collective|collectives]]. Traditional anarchism rejects all authority, both business and government.

Traditional anarchism is similar to [[communism]], though unlike communism, traditional anarchists do not favor [[socialism]] as a means to their end, as it requires a state. Traditional anarchists advocate the formation of [[collective|collectives]]. Traditional anarchism rejects all authority, both business and government.

==Individualist anarchism and anarcho-capitalism==

==Individualist anarchism and anarcho-capitalism==

==Relationship between the two==

==Relationship between the two==

Traditional anarchists argue that anarcho-capitalists are not true anarchists. This is due to their support of the authority of business and private property. Traditional anarchists argue that one cannot live without wages under a [[capitalist]] system.

Traditional anarchists argue that anarcho-capitalists are not true anarchists. This is due to their support for business and private property which, traditional anarchists argue, creates a de-facto ruling class of owners who are able to manipulate their control of resources as a means of controlling society itself--a condition tantamount to [[feudalism]]. Traditional anarchists argue that a capitalist society is not truly free, as one is beholden to an employer for wages under a [[capitalist]] system.

Anarcho-capitalists argue that all support of business is voluntary, since one can choose between companies under a capitalist system. Anarcho-capitalists reject collectives, since they focus on the community rather than the individual, which may lead to a loss of individual freedom.

Anarcho-capitalists argue that all support of business is voluntary, since one can choose between companies under a capitalist system. Anarcho-capitalists reject collectives, since they focus on the community rather than the individual, which may lead to a loss of individual freedom.

==Anarchism in practice==

==Anarchism in practice==

Many anarchists believe in a peaceful means of achieving an anarchist system. Some of these means include not voting, secession from government, and peaceful protesting.

Many anarchists believe in a peaceful means of achieving an anarchist society. Methods include forming self-sustaining collectives,   Because direct democracy plays such an important role in a truly egalitarian society, many anarchists agree that collectives must remain small.

Other anarchists support violence as a means of achieving anarchism. Some anarchist groups have been labeled [[terrorist]] organizations by the US government.^{[Citation needed]}

Other anarchists support violence as a means of achieving anarchism. Some anarchist groups have been labeled [[terrorist]] organizations by the US government.^{[Citation needed]}