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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 challenging the traditional system of a society, in order to defend the interests of people who are poor, or who consider themselves oppressed, or inadequately represented, under the traditional ruling institutions. Compare: [[rightist]].
imply challenging the traditional system of a society, in favor of people who believe their economic interests, or personal values, or political rights are not supported by the traditional ruling institutions. Compare: [[rightist]].
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 description of the [[political spectrum]] is widely recognized.
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 description of the [[political spectrum]] is widely recognized.