[HoniSoit]

By HoniSoit

9 ) How can an 'anarchist society' be achieved?

There are many possibilities as to how such a society might be brought about, such as social revolutions and/or radical social reforms. It is important that the majority of the people realise their oppression, and decide to change and replace the oppressive institutions with more humane and just ones. It certainly cannot be imposed, however well-intentioned it may be, by a small minority.

10 ) Could anarchists support the State?

While anarchism seeks the abolition of the State, it does not mean it must be taken as a dogma. A case can be made that in comparison to the private corporations and market, the State in liberal democratic countries is more accountable to the population, and can be instrumental in ensuring adequate welfare provision and social justice. However, supporting the State against the Market does not entail the relinquishing of power. Rather, it is possible that in enhancing the positive functions of the State, it would facilitate the participation of the people, and widen the scope of public control thereby eventually making the State obsolete.

11 ) What if people don't want anarchism?

Since anarchism has not been implemented in any large scale over any great length of time, it is difficult to determine what shape it will take and how it will be received by the people. However, anarchists believe the principles of anarchism are in tune with what people want, and find worth working toward. If it happens that people decide to reject anarchism because the values of anarchism contradict to their own, then it is perfectly fine that anarchism should be rejected.

[Average Voter]

11 ) What if people don’t want anarchism?

Since anarchism has not been implemented in any large scale over any great length of time, it is difficult to determine what shape it will take and how it will be received by the people. However, anarchists believe the principles of anarchism are in tune with what people want, and find worth working toward. If it happens that people decide to reject anarchism because the values of anarchism contradict to their own, then it is perfectly fine that anarchism should be rejected.

We would likely see a multitude of people preferring a multitude of social structures. How many people would be required for anarchism to be rejected? If anarchism is rejected, what about people who still prefer anarchism?

[HoniSoit]

We would likely see a multitude of people preferring a multitude of social structures. How many people would be required for anarchism to be rejected? If anarchism is rejected, what about people who still prefer anarchism?

Great question.

I tend to see anarchism as a gradual (which doesn't necessarily mean it's not revolutionary) process of shaping social institutions as well as culture in a more humane, equal and democratic way. In this sense, I don't see it simply as a matter of the number of people who prefer it.