1. Ideology is a structure of ideas and values of a certain movement, traditions, principles, and a group of people. There are political ideologies, religious ideologies, economic ideologies, and more. An example can be socialism, democracy, capitalism, and more . Another example that is a major ideology is progressivism which is the philosophy of believing in economic and social equality for those who have been marginalized. I understand ideology to include an array of ideas that builds individual belief. When an individual identifies with a certain belief it becomes apart of their life and daily rhetoric.
  2. Conservative and Liberal ideology are different in ideas. Conservative ideology consist of ideas and values that conserves traditional and social practices. Liberal ideology consist of ideas and values that protect personal freedom and liberty. An example of conservative ideology is those who believe in pro life. These individuals do not believe in aborting a baby and also believe that life start as early as conception. An example of liberal Ideology is the right to due process. When an individual should be notified during an arrest of the crimes they are being arrested for.
  3.  I understand Althusser’s definition of ideology as ideas that manifests itself through actions. Althusser’s believes that ideology is used to execute power in society. Ideology isn’t good or just bad. The government imposes its ideas, rule, and power to control society.

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