What were the tenets of Marxist socialism?

Marxist socialism is grounded in the idea of class struggle and the belief that capitalism inherently leads to inequality and exploitation of the working class (proletariat) by the owning class (bourgeoisie). It advocates for the collective ownership of the means of production, aiming to abolish private property to ensure that wealth is distributed more equitably. Additionally, Marxist socialism emphasizes the need for a revolutionary transformation of society to establish a classless, stateless community where resources are shared based on need rather than profit. Central to this ideology is the belief in the eventual triumph of the proletariat over the bourgeoisie, leading to a socialist state as a precursor to communism.