Ideology

Question 1

What is an ideology?

Answer 1

A powerful system of ideas and ideals: may reflect the belief systems of political groups, social groups, economic systems, or even individual

Question 2

Anarchism

Answer 2

abolition of all government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without the use of force or compulsion

Question 3

Communism

Answer 3

all property is owned by the community rather than individuals and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs

Question 4

Fascism

Answer 4

• far-right, authoritarian
• characterised by a dictatorial leader
• belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation and race
• a strong regimentation of society and the economy

Question 5

Liberalism

Answer 5

based on the rights of the individual, liberty, consent of the governed and equality before the law

Question 6

Socialism

Answer 6

the means of production, distribution, and exchange of products should be owned or regulated by the community

Question 7

What political ideologies do Renton’s views reflect?

Answer 7

Anarchism

Question 8

How is Renton subversive ideologically?

Answer 8

He goes against the grain of society and opposes conventional norms and expectations, especially those of previous generations, and does not appear to care about what the
establishment or other people think of him

Question 9

What political ideology is
Renton critical of?

Answer 9

The Thatcherite Conservative government

Question 10

How does Renton’s costuming reflect his ideologies?

Answer 10

His fashion is counter cultural as it is grungy and slightly gender non-conforming

Question 11

How does Renton’s ideology change at the resolution of the film?

Answer 11

His mentality moves to a more conservative way of thinking which favours conformism and consumerism