Wolff explains the history of Marxism in the US. This really helped give context to the anti-Socialist culture in the US.
Richard Wolff
Richard Wolff – Definitions of Socialism
This is a great explanation if you want to learn more about the different ways people use the word Socialism.
Neoliberals use “Socialism” to describe a welfare state that acts as a band aid on the suffering caused by Capitalism.
Communists have historically used the word “Socialism” to describe government ownership and regulation of industry.
Today’s leftists use “Socialism” to describe a worker-ownership model that will lead us out of Capitalism while advocating for a strong welfare state.