Soc2601

Table of contents Page

1. Introduction 1 2. Main features of capitalist liberal democracy. 1

3. Socialism as an alternative to Capitalism 1

4. Arguments for socialism 2

5. Socialism in the contemporary world 2

6. Social change and economic development in Zimbabwe 2

7. Conclusion 3

8. List of sources 4

1. Introduction
This assignment aims to explore capitalism versus socialism as the main options for progressive social change in Zimbabwe, a third world country. I will look closely at how socialist models of development have failed and how contemporary industrial societies are converging towards capitalist liberal democracy.

2. Main features of capitalist liberal democracy.

One of the main features of Capitalist Liberal Democracy is the nature of the political system which has gradually developed post the industrial revolution. This form of state is marked by a plurality