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Blog tasks: ideology

 


Blog tasks: ideology

Binary opposition is suggested between the two conflicting ideologies regarding immigration. Nigel Farage and Russel Brand have two juxtaposing mindsets when it comes to immigration. Nigel Farage argues the fact that the UK is becoming overpopulated due to immigration and he states that immigrants are taking over people’s jobs and homes. Whereas Russel Brand states that the government is at fault as they are not successful in collecting taxes from the rich. Another way that binary opposition is suggested is in the way that they present themselves. Nigel dresses more formally, in a suit and tie. Whereas Russell is seen in a more relaxed and comfortable attire 

Left-wing and right-wing ideologies are presented in this clip. In some cases, the point from either side is valid. However, Nigel's points seem to be made not because of his concerns for the county but mainly from his slight hatred for people from ethnic backgrounds and his conservative life. 


Media Magazine Reading


This article is an analysis of the dystopian representation of capitalist society in the latest Hunger Games and how Marxists ideologies have been applied. 


In The Hunger Games, the capitalist views presented are that those in power control ideas and manipulate the less powerful so that their way of life is seen as natural even if it may be extremely flawed or detrimental to the people of that society.

The Hunger Games suggest the power of media subconsciously Influences our beliefs and ideas. Similar to the movie, the 'elite' used different forms of media to manipulate the people of Panem.


The article suggests that ideologies are mainly a social construct rather than natural thought as we are controlled and manipulated by the media and how much of it we consume.

Four accepted ideological beliefs in western societies:
 - Money brings happiness
 - There is a sense of fulfilment in consumer goods
 - Family brings happiness
 - Work holds fulfilment


Gramsci's theory of hegemony suggests that the dominant classes have the ability to project its own beliefs onto the less powerful. These bel.iefs are then passively accepted by the ones without authority


Louis Althusser suggests that ideology and consumerism are presented as a controlling factor that dominates our day to day actions. We are manipulated through two different forms of control: the repressive state control and the ideological state apparatus.

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