"Welfare provision has the potential to challenge capitalism, both as a means of acting as a barrier against exploitation and oppression, as well as exemplifying the principles of what an alternative socialist system might be build upon. Although by no means an explicitly socialist program, it was advanced most effectively by socialists who viewed it potentially aiding the transition to a democratic socialist society. Reforms, although occurring within the context of capitalism, can still have revolutionary intent as they have the potential to accelerate the class struggle in the direction of socialism."