Identity and Ideology (Vocab) Flashcards
the ideas and understandings that a person holds to be true, often influenced by such things as culture, language, religion, gender, and worldview
Beliefs
aspects of an individual’s identity that are held in common with a larger group
Collective Identity
the fact of being who or what a person or thing is
Identity
a system of thought based on beliefs and values that include ideas about how the world works, how we should live together as a society, and what society could become in the future
Ideology
a set of characteristics that connect or set people apart from others
Personal Identity
the ideas and understandings that people hold to be important or fundamental to who they are as individuals or as members of a group
Values
a collection of beliefs about life and the universe, the lens through which the world is viewed, or the overall perspective from which the world is held by an individual or group
Worldview
a notion, conviction, or impression that an individual or group accepts as true
Belief
a principle, philosophy, or code that defines what is important or desirable
Value
a set of principles or ideas that explains your world and your place within it, which is based on certain assumptions and human nature and society and provides an interpretation of the past, an explanation of the present, and a vision for the future
Idealogy
a person or ideology that is opposed to, or cautious about, change
Conservative
a person or ideology that vehemently resists change or seeks change back to a previous state of affairs. may advocate violence to achieve their goals
Counterrevolutionary
a person who has fanatical or immoderate views and beliefs
Extremist
a term applied to ideologies, governments, political parties, and policies that promote change
Left-wing
a person who believes in the ideology of liberalism.
Liberal
