1.9 Themes of Ideologies

Should ideology be the foundation of identity?



Big Ideas
  • Appreciate various perspectives regarding identity and ideology.
  • Explore themes of ideology.
  • Analyze the extent to which personal identity should be shaped by ideologies.


Themes of Ideologies


Ideologies consist of various ideas or themes. Some ideologies have certain themes in common. Through these themes, people craft their beliefs and ideologies. The things that people believe strongly help them to accept or reject ideologies and to act upon these beliefs. For example, if you decided that some people such as the jocks or preppies in your school received more benefits than others, you might organize a petition to make your concerns known.


 
Read "Themes of Ideology" on pages 26-27 in your textbook, Understandings of Ideologies. This will further your understanding of the concept of themes of ideology.

You should make notes, either on paper or on your computer, about what you have read. You may want to read the tutorial How to Make Notes. When you are finished the tutorial, return here to continue this unit.




Some of the themes that are the foundations on which people base their beliefs.




The themes of an ideology serve as a basis for how a group of like-minded people respond to issues and determine what is important to them. These themes inform decision-making concerning issues that affect their way of life.

Watch the video below on "Combining Spectrums".