Concept
Vanguardism
Overview
Vanguardism is a core concept of Leninism which states that a revolutionary vanguard party, composed of the most conscious and disciplined workers, must lead the proletariat in overthrowing capitalism and establishing socialism, ultimately progressing to communism.
The vanguard works to engage the working class in revolutionary politics and to strengthen proletarian political power against the bourgeoisie.
This theory generally serves as a rationale for the leading role of the Communist party, which is often enshrined in the country's constitution if the party attains state power.
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Place in the tradition
Part of Communism.