Ideology and Identity in Egalitarian Societies

This chapter examines the impact of communism on identity and belonging within egalitarian societies, revealing how it replaced traditional identities with a new, rigid communist identity. It explores the ideological parallels between liberal democracy and communism, and the complexities surrounding the narrative of the fall of the Soviet Union and Western democracy's supposed victory. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the deeper values that motivated anti-regime movements in communist Europe and critiques contemporary interpretations of this history.