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The Paradox of Permanent Revolutions: Unraveling the Impact of Revolutionary Purges on Societies and Economies
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Abstract
Revolutionary movements, driven by the aspiration for transformative change, often promise liberation from injustice. However, the reality of permanent revolutions, as exemplified by leaders like Stalin and Mao, is marred by complex paradoxes. This paper delves into the intricate web of revolutionary purges within the context of permanent revolutions, exploring their impact on societies and economies [1]. The study reveals the devastating consequences of purges on human capital, intellectual development, a nd economic progress. Despite promises of equality, these purges perpetuated inequality, concentrating wealth in the hands of the revolutionary elite. The paper elucidates how the pursuit of permanent revolution, characterized by ideological rigidity and v iolence, not only failed to achieve its objectives but also inflicted lasting damage on the very societies it aimed to liberate.
Keywords
Permanent revolution, Revolutionary purges, Societal impact, Economic consequences, Inequality
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-257-2
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-258-9
- Published Date
- 03 January 2024
- Series
- Communications in Humanities Research
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-7064
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-7072
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-7064/27/20232107
- Copyright
- 03 January 2024
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited