Explain different “Isms” so that even a layman can understand them and know the difference.

Capitalism

There once was an economic guy, Who thought that the market should fly. So he said, “Let it!” And it did, oh so well. But the poor people all cried, “Why?”

Communism

There once was an economic plan, That said everyone should be equal, man. But it didn’t work, And the people did lurk. So they ate all the bread, and it was a pain.

Democracy

There once was a system so fair, That it let everyone have a share. But it wasn’t perfect, And sometimes it hurt. But it was still better than any other flair.

Feminism

There once was a woman named Jill, Who was tired of being treated like swill. So she said, “No more!” And stood up for more. And now she’s a role model for all.

Humanism

There once was a man named Jack, Who thought that all people were pack, Of intelligent beings, Who all deserved their wings, And should treat each other with respect, that’s that!

Nationalism

There once was a country called France, Who thought it was better than all the rest. But it wasn’t so, And they lost their dough, And now they’re just like the rest.

Socialism

There once was an economic plan, That said everyone should share in the land. But it didn’t work, And the people got mired, In a system that was full of sand.

I hope these limericks help to make the different “isms” a little more understandable.

Capitalism

There once was an economic idea, That was thought up by Adam Smith, Who said, with a smirk, “Let the market decide, Who should have all the wealth and the cream.”

Communism

There once was a system quite fair, Where everyone was equal and there was no care, But the people said, “This is quite dread, Where’s the incentive to work and to share?”

Democracy

There once was a system quite old, Where the people had all the gold, But they said, “It’s a bore, To have to vote more, Than once every four years, it’s quite bold.”

Feminism

There once was a lady named Jill, Who thought women were just as good as a bill. She said, “It’s quite time, We had equal rights, And not be treated like second-class fill.”

Humanism

There once was a man quite humane, Who believed in the rights of all humankind, He said, “It’s quite clear, That we all should care, For each other, and not just our kind.”

Nationalism

There once was a man from Japan, Who thought his country was the best in the land, He said, “We’re the best, The rest are all pests, We’ll rule the world, and we’ll never disband.”

Socialism

There once was a man from old Spain, Who thought the means of production should be shared, He said, “It’s quite right, That the people should fight, For the things that they need, and not just be spared.”

Thought Leadership

There once was a leader of thought, Whose ideas were always quite sought, He said, “I will think, And I will not shrink, From sharing my ideas, I’m quite caught.”

I hope these limericks help you to understand the different “isms” mentioned above.

Capitalism

There once was an old man with a plan, Who said, “If you work hard, you’ll get rich, man!” But he didn’t say, That the rich would get richer, And the poor would stay poor, in a ditch, man.

Communism

There once was a system quite strange, Where the government owned all the land, and the range. But it didn’t work out, ‘Cause people got pouty, And started to riot, and make a big change.

Democracy

There once was a system so neat, Where the people could vote for their treat. But it didn’t work out, ‘Cause the rich got more clout, And the poor were left out, in the street.

Feminism

There once was a woman named Sue, Who said, “I’m just as good as you!” And she was right, So she fought for her rights, And now women can vote, too.

Humanism

There once was a man named Fred, Who thought that all people were good instead. He believed in love, And helping others above, And he never thought that anyone was misled.

Nationalism

There once was a country named France, Who thought they were better than all the other lands. But they were wrong, ‘Cause they got beat by the song, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” by the hands.

Socialism

There once was a system so nice, Where the government owned all the ice, and the dice. And it worked out well, For the people were swell, And they all lived happily, in a nice.

I hope these limericks help you to understand the different “isms” mentioned above.