1. framework. Marxist ideology was first defined as interests that represent the ruling class and provide justification for the current state of affairs that maintains their dominance. The lower classes are then forced to embrace and absorb these interests because they have been socialized—usually out of fear—to accept their place in society. In today’s world, according to certain norms enables people to follow expectations and rewards, which in turn helps them become productive members of a capitalist society. This reinforces ideology. Ideology opposes both revolutionary impulses and alterations to the status
  2. Ideological distinctions between liberal and conservative viewpoints are striking. Conservative philosophy strongly favors a less involved, smaller, less regulated government. The conservative party opposes greater taxes on the wealthy and government “handouts” since corporate elites and other wealthy people make up a large portion of its membership. Conservatives generally support a strong authoritarian state, harsher police tactics, a powerful military, government subsidiaries, and corporate bailouts despite their desire for little government involvement. While liberal philosophy does support a strong government presence, it frequently criticizes capitalism. They contend that a democratically responsive social democracy should offer accessible housing, jobs for all, environmental protection, livable wages, and a platform for free market capitalism, which only serves a select few.
  3. When given alternatives, even when supporting fascism went against one’s own interests, Althusser sought to understand why individuals opted for it. He claimed that different social apparatuses maintained ideology.

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  1. Hey Charles,

    You have a very detailed and accurate explanation explaining what the liberal and conservative are about. I think it’s interesting to see that both parties are literal opposites of each other. What one party goes against the other party is very likely to support, almost like rivals.

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