Ideology

Ideology

An organized set of related ideas that modify one another

What are the functions of ideology

They help us make sense of things

Thy affect how we see things

They can be affected by societal and other developments

They act as a political communication device

Core components of liberalism

Freedom of speech, religion, press

Limitations of government power

Minimal government

Democracy

Core components of conservatism

Order, tradition, religion

Preference for the status quo, or slow change

Emphasizes community over the individual

More accepting of power and authority

Responsibility of those in power

Core components of socialism

Social class

History driven by class struggles

Capitalism: Bourgeoisie vs working class

Social ownership of the means of production

Core components of social democracy

Mixed economy: private + public ownership

System of democratic capitalism

Improvements for working class

Expansion of the welfare state

Core components of christian democracy

More centrist economic policies

Mixture of liberal ideas and support of the welfare state

Socio-culturally conservative