Communism is a political and economic ideology that seeks to create a classless society in which the means of production, such as land and resources, are owned and controlled by the community as a whole, rather than by individuals or corporations. Under communism, resources and wealth are distributed based on the needs of each individual, rather than on the basis of economic power or wealth. The ultimate goal of communism is to create a society in which everyone is equal, and no one is exploited or oppressed.