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Frequently
Asked
Questions (FAQ) About Socialism and the World Socialist Movement
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But why will people work if they don't have to?
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People will have to work, but it
will be voluntary. If people didn't work society would obviously fall
apart. To establish socialism the vast majority must consciously decide
that they want socialism and that they are prepared to work in
socialist society.
- Work is part of human life.
Today rich people work when they don't have to, because they, like many
of the rest of us, enjoy working. Many people work harder at their
hobbies than they do at work. It is the nature of employment that makes
it "work" instead of pleasure. Work needn't be a part of the day that
we wish would end.
- People enjoy creating useful
things. Instead of producing junk that people only buy because they
can't afford quality, every worker will be able to produce quality
products for themselves and others, and know that other workers will be
doing the same.
- The workday will be shortened.
Many jobs (such as those dealing with money, or war, or poverty) will
not be required at all. The people doing those jobs now, will perform
work that actually produces goods and services that people want.
- People will gain respect for
doing jobs that others might find unpleasant, or the unpleasant jobs
might be shared around. Many of the unpleasant jobs could be made more
pleasant and some could be done away with.
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