Introduction
“Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires,” pens Steinbeck.
Thesis Statement: Socialism and Capitalism are basically antithetical schools of thought in economics and they represent three major differences in terms of their philosophy, social structure and economic basics.
Body Paragraph 1 (Philosophy)
Topic Sentence: Both of the ideologies have their own conception of the world; while one of them seeks the profit of the individual, the other pursues profit for the whole society.
Major 1: Capitalism
Minor 1.1: Private owners’ profit
Minor 1.2: Inequality between citizens
Major 2: Socialism
Minor 2.1: Equal wages and salaries
Minor 2.2. Benefit society as a whole
Concluding Sentence: The distinction between the philosophies of the both ideas turns out to be resulting in either equality or inequality, basically.
Body Paragraph 2 (Social Structure)
Topic Sentence: Another vital distinction between the two is the representation of the social order which results in either a classless society or an undemocratic one.
Major 1: Capitalism
Minor 1.1: Ruling Class
Minor 1.2: Working Class
Major 2: Socialism
Minor 2.1: Ownership of the means of production by everyone
Minor 2.2. Diminishing the class distinction
Concluding Sentence: The image of the social order of them are quiet apparent; choose the system of exploitation or share anything with fellows peacefully.
Body Paragraph 3 (Economic Structure)
Topic Sentence: The other difference between the two systems derives from their economic structure which is related to employment and prices.
Major 1: Capitalism
Minor 1.1: The state doesn’t directly provide jobs
Minor 1.2: Prices are determined by market forces
Major 2: Socialism
Minor 2.1: Employment is often directed by the state
Minor 2.2. Prices are