Lecture 9 - reading for the message - literature and ideology Flashcards
(5 cards)
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Ideology
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a total set of values held by a society or group within it to maintain social hierarchies
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Values
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the judgements of an individual or social group about what is valuable or important
3
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Typical focuses of ideological readings (3)
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gender
ethnicity and identity
social hierarchies
4
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explicit vs. implicit ideologies
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explicit - intentionally put there by the author
implicit - reflects or challenges values of a given society
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Ideological readings (5)
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theatre serves as a safe space
allows for exploration of problematic ideas
exploration of different ethics
challenging of hierarchies
