Ideology Flashcards
1
Q
What is ideology?
A
a set of beliefs that shape a political perspective.
2
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What is political ideology?
A
a set of ideas that provide a basis for organised political action.
3
Q
What does political ideology do?
A
- provides an account of existing power relationships.
- serves as a model of the desired future.
- provides an outline of how political change can be brought about.
4
Q
What is reflexive ideology?
A
reflexive ideology takes account of itself and understands the effect of the subjects personal bias when conducting research.
5
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What is relative ideology?
A
the idea that knowledge, truth, morality and ethics are made in relation to the environment that surrounds a person.
(we are all influenced by what surrounds us)
