Robert Owen was a 19th-century British social reformer who advocated for cooperative communities and improved working conditions. His vision aimed at creating utopian societies based on communal living arrangements.
Related terms
Utopianism: The belief in creating an ideal society or community based on principles of equality and harmony.
Cooperative Community: A living arrangement where individuals collectively own resources, make decisions together, and share responsibilities.
Industrial Revolution: The period of rapid industrialization that transformed societies from agrarian to industrial economies, leading to significant social changes.