Cultural Revolution

Definition

The Cultural Revolution was a sociopolitical movement that took place in China during the mid-20th century led by Mao Zedong. It aimed to eliminate perceived bourgeois elements from Chinese society and promote revolutionary ideals.

Related terms

Propaganda: Information or ideas that are spread to shape public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology.

Red Guards: Militant groups composed primarily of young people who were mobilized during the Cultural Revolution in China to enforce Communist Party policies.

Class Struggle: A conflict between different socioeconomic classes within society characterized by unequal distribution of resources and power.