u/no_name1644

I need help

So, I am under 18 (I don't want to disclose my age for privacy, please do not ask or message me thanks) and I have just recently attended the 'Students Say No to Pauline Hanson' protest in Australia. There were many ideals there, which I enjoyed that there were many political ideas but everyone came together to fight the same issue it was very wholesome but it got me thinking. I am not sure what political label I fall into, and I am aware I dont need to choose one yet but it would be helpful if I want to become as politically active as I aim to be soon. I researched some ideas and I feel like I come closest to Socialism but I am not entirely sure. I seem to have a few differences in ideas but I dont know if that fully makes it so I am not socialist at all, or if maybe im a socialist but a different branch of it. The differences I hold are; I support SOME privately owned businesses and land ext. but to a point, if someone has an abundance of it that they do not need then it is very inappropriate and I don't agree with that. I don't trust the government to run the economy solely, I think it needs ALOT of help because the system is inherently corrupt. I am fairly anti-authoritarian. and I favor direct democracy.

I don't know if I am just not fully educated yet as I have only spoken to a few Socialists and most of this info is off google but if anyone could clarify what I could be and if I could be considered a socialist, or even a branch of socialist that would be wonderful.

please no hate or calling me stupid, I am a child and I just want some help so I can continue to be politically educated and active in my community, thank you!

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u/no_name1644 — 6 days ago