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The term '''Leftist''' refers to someone on the 'left' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'left' usually
The term '''Leftist''' refers to someone on the 'left' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'left' usually
imply taking positions in favor of poor, powerless, or oppressed people. Therefore [[communist]]s, [[socialist]]s, and
imply taking positions in favor of poor, powerless, or oppressed people. Therefore [[communist]]s, [[socialist]]s, and
[[social democrat]]s are usually considered leftists, as are [[feminist]]s, [[gay right]]s activists, and pother activists.
[[social democrat]]s are usually considered leftists, as are [[feminist]]s, [[gay right]]s activists, and other activists.
Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the left/right distinction is mentioned in many countries.
Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the left/right distinction is mentioned in many countries.