Socialism with a Human Face (SwHF) was the moderately authoritarian and economically left-wing ideology of Alexander Dubček and the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia under his rule. It sought to bring about moderate liberal-democratic reforms, which put it at odds with the ideologies of the other Eastern Bloc countries. It sought to transition Czechoslovakia into a multiparty, democratic socialist state, and guarantee citizens the freedom of speech, press and movement. Socialism with a Human Face also had a distinct foreign policy, which was to seek good relations with both the Eastern Bloc, and western nations.
Socialism with a Human Face believed that highly authoritative and centralized policies were no longer needed in Czechoslovakia, as the bourgeois class had already been defeated and done away with. It also sought to modernize Czechoslovakia, and have it join the rest of the world in terms of scientific and technological advancements. Moreover, SwHF believed that the proletariat must not only be liberated from the exploitation of the bourgeoisie, but also that socialism "must make more provisions for a fuller life of the personality than any bourgeois democracy."
History
It incorporates elements of 
Social Democracy such as a multi-party state, freedom of movement and lifted censorship of media while retaining most of the economic elements of 
Marxism-Leninism, all the while guided from a 
Humanist perspective.
In response to Dubček's reforms, the Soviet Union and supporting members of the 
Warsaw Pact invaded Czechoslovakia. This caused a rift in Communist movements around the world, and the legacy of the invasion led to the actualization of 
Eurocommunism.
How to draw
Drawing Socialism with a Human Face is simple:
- Draw a ball.
- Draw a human face mask on the ball, don't forget to draw a mask strap.
- Color the human face with human skin color.
- Color the mask trap with dark brown
- Color the ball with red, and you're done!
Without a mask:
- Draw a ball.
- Draw the Coat of Arms of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic (Bohemian lion carrying the arms of Slovakia below the red star of Communism)
- Color the ball with red, and you're done!
| Color Name | HEX | RGB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #FF0000 | 255, 0, 0 | |
| Skin color | #fdf5e2 | 253, 245, 226 | |
| Dark brown | #1B0000 | 27, 0, 0 | |
Relationships
Friends
Ceaușescuism - Thanks for supporting me Ceaușescu!
Titoism - Thanks for supporting me Tito! Plus, we are very similar.
Gorbachevism - My Soviet version!
Social Democracy - Maybe not an entirely mixed economy.
Market Socialism - I like co-ops too!
Anationalism - Unu popolo, unu nacio!
Democratic Socialism - What I was trying to move Czechoslovakia towards.
Humanism - I think everyone has a lot to learn from you.
Civil Libertarianism - Civil rights are very important to me.
Scientocracy - We must join the rest of the world in scientific development.
Eurocommunism - I appreciate your support!
Austromarxism - One of my inspirations.
Anti-Authoritarianism - Reject totalitarian communism, Embrace Democratic Socialism!
Nagyism - We are very similar brothers who suffered the same fate.
Catholic Workerism - I agree with your overall message, not sure about the communes though.
Left-Wing Populism - Supporters of humanist socialism!
Frenemies
Marxism–Leninism - I admire your vision, comrade, but your methods are way too authoritarian... wait, what's that noise? Sounds like tank engines...
Hoxhaism - Thanks for refusing to partake in the invasion and leaving the Warsaw Pact, but why do you call me a dirty revisionist?
Maoism - You were against the invasion, but also like to call me a dirty revisionist.
Smerism - How the mighty fall...
Goulash Communism - I'm doing what you're doing! But why did you invade me?
Enemies
Neoconservatism - Capitalism and authoritarianism are the root of all evils, not socialism. Not to add that you didn’t even do anything to stop the invasion against me even though you claimed to support democracy!!
Stalinism - Socialism cannot mean only liberation of the working people from the domination of exploiting class relations, but must make more provisions for a fuller life of the personality than any bourgeois democracy.
Brezhnev - EVIL IMPERIALIST!
Juche - You supported the invasion!
Ho Chi Minh Thought - So did you!
Castroism - And you too!
Classical Liberalism - The reason why "socialism doesn't work" is because those authoritarians you like to harp on about are preventing people like me from proving you wrong.
Hlinkaism - You killed my brother, you dirty fascist!
Further Information
Wikipedia
Citations
Gallery
- Humanfin.png
Credit: u/IDK_LEL, Source
- NEVERKNOW.png
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- Destroyed.png
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Credit: u/IDK_LEL, Source
- That's what the point of the mask is.png
Credit:
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