Democratic Socialism
Democratic socialism aims to replace or fundamentally transform capitalism through democratic means rather than revolution. It favours social or worker ownership of major industries alongside political pluralism and civil liberties.
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Internally split between national public ownership and decentralised, community-level control.
Defined by the view that socialism must be achieved and maintained through democratic institutions.
Strongly defends civil liberties, while accepting state power to restrain private economic power.
Emphasises international worker solidarity and cooperation between nations.
Often critical of military spending and interventions, though not usually fully pacifist.
Generally supports immigrant rights and cultural diversity as part of working-class solidarity.
Seeks social ownership of key industries and a large reduction in wealth inequality.
Supports extensive public planning and regulation, often mixed with democratic economic institutions.
Sceptical of corporate-led free trade deals but not committed to closed economies.
Mostly secular, though it includes religious socialists and does not seek to suppress faith.
Strongly supports social equality across gender, race and sexuality.
Neutral on technology itself; focuses on who controls it and who benefits.