In the context of politics, left wing refers to a set of ideologies, beliefs, and movements that advocate social equality, government intervention in the economy, and the protection or expansion of civil liberties and rights. The term “left wing” emerged during the French Revolution of 1789, when those sitting on the left side of the National Assembly were generally opposed to the monarchy and supported the revolution, advocating greater equality and the rights of ordinary people. Left wing politics is often associated with progressive ideas and a desire to address social injustices and economic inequalities.

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