I know many people say “perspective” often but ideology is very similar to exactly that. A persons systems of ideas, beliefs, and values that shape how a person see the world & many of ones perspectives. It creates a space for an individual to understand different things and understand the aspect of if this is considered right or wrong. For instance , Capitalism and Socialism which has two different perspectives of the right thing on the same thing which would be the economy. Capitalism believes in private business and overall competition while socialism believes in the government being the middleman with the idea that it makes things fair.

◦   Ideology shapes the way we think, our perspective and further more than just that. Whether you believe in something because you overheard your favorite celebrity say it or you heard it at home from family, at school, work, or friends or wherever it influence the way you see society and how things work. For example , videos on TikTok may promote recent action or the president but our OWN morals and perspectives are against the things that some people are saying is ok. 

◦   Liberals Vs. Conservatives , liberals support larger governments that solves economic  and social problems. Liberals advocate for higher taxes, social programs and polices while conservatives believe in smaller governments, lower taxes and people taking on personal responsibilities. For instance Gun control liberals believe in stricter gun policies being enforced background checks and proof an individual can be with a firearm and bans on certain things like “switches” and “AR’s” while conservatives support defend one’s right to possess a firearm with limited restrictions. They argue that they are protection the individual freedom and right to defend themselves. 

◦   Althusser argued that ideology isn’t that much of a belief system but something that challenges the way reality is seen. This is enforced through the school system, social media influences, and different religions. As an example , school is a place where discipline is installed within you. You walk in 2 straight lines , you raise your hand to speak and more but not only is school a place you learn respect and discipline but it is also a place your able to capture your identity and learn about yourself but you learn about the world and gain your own personal stance of society and more.