Etymologically, the word "anarchy" comes from the Greek word αναρχία. It is composed of "ἀν" meaning "without" and the word "αρχn" meaning "ruler" or "authority". Literally, "anarchy" means "without authority." The word appears with reference to a "state policy in which the freed men could play a role in the government." It spread at the end of the sixteenth century with the general meaning of "political disorder and the lack of authority." It was used in this sense during the revolution of "political doctrine based on the abolition of state power."
[...] The characteristics of anarchism at the time of its creation The anarchists like Proudhon proposed to abolish the state, which oppresses the workers and aims to eliminate from society all the power exerting stress on the individual. They also wanted to abolish private property because it allowed for the exploitation of those who did not own anything (bourgeoisie owns the means of production that exploits the proletariat who has nothing but his labor power). They wanted to establish a society without government, based on reason and free association of individuals. [...]
[...] The message transmitted by popular media can thus be far reaching in areas where people are more strongly attracted to anarchism or socialism (based on social and socio-economic inequality). The anarchists published many posters that one could see in the cities and these posters were published at the time of the 2007 presidential elections. It shows a cube with different political parties who had submitted to the (UMP, CSF, green, FN, Communists, Socialists, labor struggles) and a slogan "the elections you enjoy it again?” These posters were made to elicit public reaction. [...]
[...] It is very difficult to accurately assess the importance of the anarchist movement that is still greater among adults of 36-45 years and youths under 25 years. Conclusion Anarchism is not a new phenomenon. It has existed since ancient times (with precursors such as Epicurus) but the movement was launched in 1840 by Proudhon's declaring himself as an anarchist. Though his was a peaceful anarchism, his successor Bakunin preferred a violent anarchism. Anarchists have expressed their ideology through the adoption of symbols like the black flag or the circled A. Today, though less popular, the anarchists are [...]
[...] Socialist Anarchism considers that all libertarian socialists are inspired by Bakunin; Anarchist communism is influenced by the writings of Errico Malatesta and Peter Kropotkin; Anarcho- syndicalism, which suggests that unionism, is associated with anarchism to fight and gain access to an anarchist society and finally anarchism of Proudhon is associated with its founder. The individualist anarchists belonging to the group of Individualist anarchists' believed that the individual can lawfully possess his own property by the abolition of private ownership or private property. [...]
[...] The other major symbol of anarchism is the black flag. It represents the black side of the international movement. It opposes the white flag of surrender to the enemy and therefore symbolizes determination and courage. The black flag was unfurled officially on November 21st in Lyon during the revolt of the silk workers. The city entered into a state of insurgency after the National Guard killed several workers. Barricades were erected and the black flag appeared with the inscription "Live working or die fighting." On March 18th at a rally in Paris, Louise, wishing to disassociate themselves from the authoritarian socialists, parliamentary workers unambiguously decided to adopt the black flag of the anarchists. [...]
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