Some Dominant Ideologies
•Capitalism. The production of capital and consumption of surplus value as a life goal.
•Patriotism. To love, support and protect one’s country and its people.
•Marriage and family. The “right way” to live is to marry an opposite-sex partner and have
children.
•Male superiority. Men are more suited to positions of power, and more suited to decision
making at work and at home.
Dominant Ideologies around the world
Many dominant ideologies are extremely culture-specific. For example:
- Christian fundamentalism as a political force in the USA
- Religious law in some Muslim countries
- The principle of individual freedom in Western nations
Dominant ideologies are central to people's belief systems. It is often difficult or
impossible to challenge them effectively
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