Ideologies
Definition
Ideologies are comprehensive sets of ideas or theories that provide frameworks for understanding politics and guiding political actions. They often encompass economic systems, social values, power distribution models, and visions for societal organization.
Analogy
Think of ideologies as blueprints for building societies. Just as architects use blueprints to design structures, ideologies provide a framework for constructing political systems and shaping the values and goals of a society.
Related terms
Liberalism: Liberalism is an ideology that emphasizes individual rights, limited government intervention, free markets, and equality of opportunity.
Conservatism: Conservatism is an ideology that advocates for traditional values, limited government involvement in the economy, and the preservation of established institutions.
Socialism: Socialism is an ideology that promotes collective ownership or control of resources and means of production with the aim of achieving social equality.
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