In Marxist theory, a “class-defector/deviated leftist” refers to an individual or intellectual who, despite belonging to the bourgeoisie (capitalist) or petty-bourgeoisie (middle class) by birth or profession, voluntarily renounces their class interests and prejudices to align themselves with the revolution of the proletariat or the working masses.
- Core Concept of Class-Transcending Leftism
- • Historical Context: None of the proponents of Marxism-Leninism—Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, or Vladimir Lenin—came from working-class or peasant families. Each hailed from middle- or upper-class backgrounds; yet, by theoretically and politically renouncing their own class origins, they paved the way for the emancipation of the working class.
·Social Transformation: Educated members of the middle class play an immense role in leading a socialist or revolutionary party. However, it is extremely difficult for them to shed petty-bourgeois mentalities—such as individualism, vacillation, and opportunism. The conscious effort to break free from this class-based mindset and deeply comprehend the lives of the working people is known as 'de-classing' (or shedding one's class identity).
Importance and Necessity
Theoretical knowledge and a scientific perspective are essential in the movement to secure the rights of the oppressed. Thus, when individuals from the middle class or the intelligentsia fully break away from their class origins, they can shed the allure of bourgeois culture and help shape the movement of the working people into a proper and well-organized force.
You may watch the video below to gain a clear and accessible understanding of the fundamental principles of Marxism and the theories of class struggle.
To understand the fundamental basis of Marxism and the theories of class struggle in a simple and lucid manner, you can watch the video below:
"On the severed branch of a mighty tree"—a very catchy phrase. While it may appear to be a revolutionary conclusion at first glance, it actually sidesteps the very arguments and struggles of Tarashankar...
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•The contradiction between caste and class – a classical Marxist proposition
"Thus, it becomes extremely difficult for Indian intellectuals to de-class themselves." It is difficult to make head or tail of such nonsensical talk...
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