Socialism

A political tradition advocating greater economic equality and collective provision, often through public ownership or control of important resources and services.

A political outlook that values greater equality and collective provision for people’s needs. The Inspector’s emphasis on shared responsibility expresses Priestley’s socialist outlook.

A political and economic outlook that seeks greater equality through collective provision and greater public or social control of resources.

A political tradition that seeks greater social and economic equality through collective provision and public or collective control of economic resources.

A political outlook favouring greater social and economic equality and collective provision for people’s needs. The Inspector expresses socialist values through his insistence on shared responsibility.

A political outlook favouring greater economic equality and collective provision or control; in An Inspector Calls, it is associated with responsibility for other people.

A political tradition supporting greater economic equality and collective control or provision of resources and services. Priestley’s socialism emphasised social justice and shared responsibility.

A political outlook emphasising greater economic equality and collective provision for people’s needs. Priestley’s socialist outlook informs the play’s challenge to Birling’s individualism.

A political tradition favouring greater economic equality and collective provision, often through public ownership and government action.

A political outlook emphasising collective welfare and greater social and economic equality. The Inspector’s message expresses these priorities through shared responsibility.

A political outlook favouring greater economic equality and collective provision or control. In An Inspector Calls, socialist ideas are associated with shared responsibility for other people.