The terms "left wing" and "right wing" originated in the 18th century during the French Revolution and are used to describe different political ideologies. The left wing is characterized by an emphasis on ideas such as freedom, equality, fraternity, rights, progress, reform, and internationalism. It often seeks social justice through redistributive social and economic policies. On the other hand, the right wing is characterized by an emphasis on notions such as authority, hierarchy, order, duty, tradition, reaction, and nationalism. It tends to defend private property and capitalism and believes in minimizing the role of the government, favoring market-based solutions
. In the US, the left is often associated with the Democratic Party, while the right is associated with the Republican Party
