Learn about the concept of the dictatorship of the proletariat in sociology. Coined by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, this term refers to a transitional phase in the development of a socialist society, where the working class holds political power to transform society and establish a classless, communist system. Understand the role of the proletariat in the dictatorship and the critiques and interpretations surrounding this concept. Explore the dynamics of class struggle and societal change and its impact on discussions of socialism, communism, and the pursuit of a more equitable society.