Asked by estefany vasquez on May 28, 2024
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What types of secondary ideologies emerge when a primary ideology is disrupted and the material contradictions of the social order are revealed? Select all, but only those that apply.
A) A thinking system to explain away contradictions.
B) A scapegoating of individuals as responsible for contradictions.
C) Projecting of contradictions as endemic to human nature, not capitalism.
D) A reconciling of contradictions between capitalist and proletariat.
Secondary Ideologies
describes the sets of beliefs or ideologies that are prevalent within smaller groups or societies and may not be as dominant or widespread as primary ideologies.
Primary Ideology
The set of fundamental beliefs and values that are widely shared within a society and shape its culture and social relations.
Material Contradictions
Discrepancies or conflicts within the material aspects of a society, such as economic disparities or contradictions between productive forces and relations of production.
- Understand the principles of ideologies and subordinate ideologies as defined by Marx, including their development to maintain the supremacy of the ruling class.
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CA
cherry afallaMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B, C
Explanation :
When a primary ideology is disrupted and the material contradictions of the social order are revealed, secondary ideologies that emerge may include a thinking system to explain away contradictions (A), scapegoating of individuals as responsible for contradictions (B), and projecting of contradictions as endemic to human nature, not capitalism (C). A reconciling of contradictions between capitalist and proletariat (D) is not likely to be a common secondary ideology in this situation as it goes against the traditional Marxist analysis of class struggle.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of ideologies and subordinate ideologies as defined by Marx, including their development to maintain the supremacy of the ruling class.