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Aggravation of class struggle under socialism

Okay kiddo, let's talk about class struggle and socialism. Imagine a group of people who work together to produce goods or services. Some people might have more power or money than others, and this can create a divide between them. This is called "class struggle."

Now, socialism is a system where all the people who work together own and control the means of production, such as factories and farms. The idea is that everyone should have equal power and benefit from the work they do.

However, sometimes things don't work out that way and the class struggle can actually get worse under socialism. This can happen for several reasons.

Firstly, it can be hard to get everyone to agree and work together in a socialist system. Some people might want more power or resources for themselves, which can create tension and conflict.

Secondly, the government or ruling party might gain too much control over the economy and become corrupt. They might favor certain groups or individuals, leading to more inequality and class struggle.

Lastly, there could be external factors like economic sanctions or international pressures that make it difficult for the socialist system to operate smoothly. This can cause shortages and other problems which can exacerbate class struggle.

So, while socialism aims to eliminate class struggle, it's not always easy to achieve in practice. But we can still work towards it by promoting equality, cooperation, and fairness for all.