In politics, '''left-wing''', '''the political left''', or '''the Left''' are positions that seek to reform or abolish the existing social order in favor of a more equal distribution of wealth and privilege. In general, the left advocates a society where all people have an equal opportunity, which they often describe as a "level playing field". Because of this, the left tends to support labor unions, worker cooperatives and sometimes Commune (intentional community)|communes. Its emphasis on social change puts it in alliance with Civil rights movement|civil rights, feminist and green politics|green movements. | In politics, '''left-wing''', '''the political left''', or '''the Left''' are positions that seek to reform or abolish the existing social order in favor of a more equal distribution of wealth and privilege. In general, the left advocates a society where all people have an equal opportunity, which they often describe as a "level playing field". Because of this, the left tends to support labor unions, worker cooperatives and sometimes Commune (intentional community)|communes. Its emphasis on social change puts it in alliance with Civil rights movement|civil rights, feminist and green politics|green movements. |