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Mass line is a method developed by Mao Zedong to encourage and promote participation by the masses in collective action for or against a policy or program.[1]
Steps
From [1]:
- Important speech made by a key leader
- Newspaper editorials published
- Slogans appear on wall posters (daizibao) or on masthead of newspaper
- Small groups (xiaozu) discuss ideas
- Massive public rallies are staged featuring local party cadres making repetitious speeches
- outlining the purpose of the campaign
- exhorting the masses to participate and demonstrate their support
References
- ↑ J. F. Walters. China: Representation & Participation (English) (pdf). New Hartford Senior High.