Socialism 101 is a weekly, eight-week-long reading group with the purpose of reading and discussing texts that will introduce people to socialism and its history.The curriculum is designed to equip people to engage in materialist analysis, present an international/decolonial perspective, make it clear that there are multiple perspectives on socialism and we don’t have all the answers, and generate discussion each week.
Interested participants are encouraged to sign-up here and participate in as many meetings as they can. Please be sure to read the reading group description and calendar.
We also welcome folks who are interested in dropping in for one or two sessions. You do not have to be a member of DSA to participate.
Meeting #1
Topic: What is Socialism? The Basics
Readings
ABCs of Socialism, Chapter 1: “Isn’t America already kinda socialist?” by Chris Maisano
ABCs of Socialism, Chapter 2: “At least capitalism is free and democratic right?” by Erik Olin Wright
What is Democratic Socialism? – Neal Meyer (2018)