Social parasitism (offense)
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For the biology term, see Parasitism § Social parasitism.
Social parasitism was considered a political crime in the Soviet Union, where individuals accused of living off the efforts of others or society were prosecuted. The Soviet Union, proclaiming itself a workers' state, mandated that every capable adult engage in work until retirement, theoretically eliminating unemployment.
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the Soviet Union and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (June 2021) |