{"id":12035,"date":"2025-12-09T17:09:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/pol-100-0502-fall-2025-introduction-to-american-government\/?p=12035"},"modified":"2025-12-09T17:09:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:09:22","slug":"discussion-post-3-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/pol-100-0502-fall-2025-introduction-to-american-government\/2025\/12\/09\/discussion-post-3-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Discussion post 3.1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1a. To me Ideology is the belief or ideas and everyday practices that help people understand themselves and how society should work. It helps the way we think about the role of government, and how problems should be solved. It<\/a> isn\u2019t just what we believe, it’s the things we grow up with that make certain values and social roles feel natural .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1B. For example, a person who holds certain beliefs might think that the government should be minimal since excessive government authority can restrict personal freedom.  On the other hand, an individual with other beliefs might advocate for a bigger, more involved government because they feel it can promote fairness and equal chances for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1c. I also think of ideology as something that influences people both consciously and unconsciously. On a conscious level, people might openly align themselves with certain political ideologies like socialism, conservatism, or feminism. They actively adopt specific principles and use them to back up their views. However, on an unconscious level, ideology can affect us even when we\u2019re not aware of it. The norms we were raised with ideas about success, gender roles, family, or authority may seem normal, even though they are actually beliefs we learned from our culture.  Ideology is strong because it doesn\u2019t just mirror the world, it could also shape  how we see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In U.S. politics, the key distinction between conservative and liberal ideologies lies in their perspectives on the government’s role, personal freedom, social change, and their beliefs about what constitutes a healthy society. Although both sides appreciate freedom and opportunity, they focus on different methods to attain them.the difference to me is how each side view the government responsibility in shaping the society.For example the conservative could say that government p healthcare restricts individual freedom, raises taxes, and lowers quality since it eliminates competition. On the other hand, a liberal might contend that healthcare is a fundamental human right and that the government should guarantee access for everyone, as relying solely on the market results in high prices and some people being excluded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The way I understand Althusser\u2019s definition of ideology is it referring to\u00a0 beliefs you don\u2019t notice you have because they are constantly reinforced what is considered to be normal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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