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modernism
Modernism refers to a global movement in society and culture that from the early decades of the twentieth century sought a new alignment with the experience and values of modern industrial life.
existentialism
Existentialism is a philosophical irrationalism trend that explores the meaning of human existence. Nietzsche and Kierkegaard can be seen as their forerunners. It spread very widely in the 20th century.
peronism
Peronism, also called justicialism, is an Argentine political movement based on the ideas and legacy of Argentine ruler Juan Perón. It has been an influential movement in 20th and 21st century Argentine politics.
populism
Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against "the elite." The term developed in the late 19th century and has been applied to various politicians, parties and movements since that time, often as a pejorative.
non-aligned movement
The Non-Aligned Movement is a loose international organization with 120 member states and 17 observer states. Founded during the Cold War, its member countries pursued an independent foreign policy and did not ally with either of the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union.
great leap forward
The Great Leap Forward was a social movement that took place in the People's Republic of China between 1958 and 1960. Mao Zedong and other high-level leaders launched the "Great Leap Forward" movement, trying to take advantage of the local labor force and the enthusiasm of the masses to blindly pursue a "leap forward" in industry and agriculture that was detached from reality. Steelmaking by the whole people, the establishment of people's communes, etc.
containment
The containment strategy, specifically the containment of communism and the containment of the communist camp, was an anti-communist diplomatic strategy of the United States in the Cold War, with the purpose of limiting the domino effect.
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