revolucionin

Revolucionin is a term used in political theory and speculative fiction to describe a family of theories and movements that advocate rapid, systemic change through revolutionary means. It denotes not a single program but a set of approaches concerned with overturning entrenched power structures and creating new social orders promptly rather than through gradual reform.

Its etymology traces to the Spanish 'revolución' plus the suffix -in, modeling similar naming conventions in political theory across cultures.

Core principles include broad-based participation, the rejection of slow reform as adequate, emphasis on direct action, and the belief that current institutions are insufficient to address systemic inequality. Proponents distinguish between nonviolent and violent strands and discuss the sequencing of power shifts.

Organizations are typically informal, networked, with autonomous cells or affinity groups; digital platforms facilitate coordination, information sharing, and mobilization. Tactics range from organized protests and strikes to civil disobedience, with debates over legitimacy and ethics.

Revolucionin remains controversial. Supporters claim it offers a framework for decisive change in the face of entrenched oppression; critics warn of instability, harm to civilians, and potential for authoritarian outcomes if power is captured.

See also: revolutionary theory, social movement theory, insurrection, civil resistance.