Introduction to ideologies Flashcards
Ideologies
A system of thought based on beliefs and values.
Individualism
An Ideology that values the rights of the individual above the well-being of the whole group.
Private property Rule of law Individual rights and freedoms Competition Economic freedom Self-interest (PRICES)
Collectivism
An ideology that places the needs and goals of the group above those individual members.
Based on the Interdependence of human society
Public property Economic equality Adherence to collective norms Collective responsibility Cooperation Collective interest
Beliefs
Beliefs are ideas that a person holds to be true. Influenced by culture, language, religion, gender, and worldview.
Values
The idea and understanding that people hold to be important to who they are. It is “valuable” to them.
Worldview
Overall perspective on the way the world is interpreted.
Feminism
An organized political movement to achieve political, social, and economic equality for women.
The suffrage Movement (right to vote) was a way to achieve Feminism.
Capitalism (free market economy or market economy)
An economic system based on free markets, fair competition.
Resources are disrupted through supply and demand.
Very minimum involvement of the government.
Individuals are responsible for themselves.
Communism
An ideology based on the working class should revolt against property-owning oppressors.
Property is owned by the community (public property) and all people share in the production and benefit of goods.
Government is responsible for the well-being of individuals and ensures resources are disrupted, I.e. Adequate housing for all. No one is homeless.
