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Ideology

Ideology . A set of beliefs Might be political, religious or anything else that someone might have a set of opinions on. “Right” vs. “Left”. Where did this description come from? French Revolution Story Which is Liberal and which is Conservative?

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Ideology

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  1. Ideology • A set of beliefs • Might be political, religious or anything else that someone might have a set of opinions on

  2. “Right” vs. “Left” • Where did this description come from? • French Revolution Story • Which is Liberal and which is Conservative? • Left is Liberal and Right is Conservative

  3. Ideology and Political Parties • Which party is Liberal and which is Conservative? • Right is Republican and Left is Democrat • Parties change ideology over time • Ex. the Republican Party (G.O.P.) used to be more liberal (Abraham Lincoln).

  4. What Do Political Ideologies Disagree On? • The Three big Questions • There is no “right” and “wrong”, there is only a difference of personal values

  5. Question #1 • Are all people equal? • Very philosophical • Depends on definition of equality • What is your viewpoint?

  6. Ideological Views • Conservative Viewpoint: People are all different and, therefore, not equal but all should have equal opportunity • Liberal Viewpoint: We are all human beings and, therefore, we are basically equal and should have some equality of condition.

  7. Question #2 • Should government be big and active in our lives to promote equality? • Liberals say yes • Conservatives say no • How does govt. do this?

  8. Programs for the Poor • “Welfare” Programs • Medicaid • Minimum Wage • Unemployment Insurance • Are these good?

  9. Programs for the Elderly • Medicare • Assisted Living • Social Security • Are these good?

  10. Programs for Minorities • Affirmative Action: Government programs that give additional consideration to minorities when hiring or admitting into state colleges and universities. • Desegregation: Mixing whites and minorities in public schools to ensure an equal education • Are these good?

  11. Question #3 • Is Change Good? • The previously mentioned programs were all major changes. • Conservatives, by definition, tend to resist change, especially if it is a govt. program. • Liberals tend to welcome change, particularly if it is brought about by the government to expand “equality.”

  12. Social and Moral Change Issues • Abortion • Gay Rights • Capital Punishment • Gun Control • Medical Marijuana • Right to Die

  13. The Political Spectrum • There are few purely liberal or purely conservative people • Each issue has an infinite spectrum of beliefs and each ideology has an infinite spectrum of beliefs • I call it “walking the wall”. • Example: Gay Rights

  14. Homework (about 1000 words) • Considering the three major questions and the issues discussed, would you say that your are primarily conservative or liberal? Why? • Your ideology will likely change as you get older and no one wants to label you but it’s time to face the issues so get off the fence and form an opinion

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