The Ideology of Romanticism As a literary and philosophical movement developed over three hundred years ago‚ Romanticism is a reaction against the age of neoclassicism‚ which included reason and logic. We find it mostly in writings from the 18th century but also in more recent years‚ thanks to the film industry. A good example would be the 1990 movie Dances with wolves with Kevin Costner in the leading role. This phenomenal and acclaimed motion picture is indeed the perfect illustration of
Premium Romanticism
MODERNISM Question: To what extent did the ideology of Modernism reflect new sets of values in architecture and design in the period between 1919 and 1960? Answer this question with examination of works of 3 architects/designers of the time analyzing how Modernism was manifested in their works. ANSWER Bauhaus’ Walter Gropius said in Germany‚ 1919‚ “Today’s artist lives in an era of dissolution without guidance. He stands alone. The old forms are in ruins‚ the benumbed world is shaken up‚
Premium Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Modernism Le Corbusier
The word discourse originates from the french word “discours” which refers to speech and dialogue. This‚ linked with “discursus” in Latin which means to “run around”‚ means we can take literally that discourse means “to run around speech” or in other words‚ to assess speech in all aspects. There are many varying meanings of the word “discourse” written by theorists and literary writers. These meanings all overlap in areas and provide several alternative meanings of the broad term. Despite being
Premium Marxism Karl Marx Sociology
THE IDEOLOGY OF PAKISTAN: TWO-NATION THEORY The ideology of Pakistan stems from the instinct of the Muslim community of South Asia to maintain their individuality by resisting all attempts by the Hindu society to absorb it. Muslims of South Asia believe that Islam and Hinduism are not only two religions‚ but also two social orders that have given birth to two distinct cultures with no similarities. The ideology of Pakistan took shape through an evolutionary process. Historical experience provided
Premium Islam Pakistan Hinduism
Ideology is a highly contested phenomenon used in politics‚ social science and philosophical discourse. Heywood (2003‚ p12) defines ideology as ‘a more or less coherent set of ideas that provides the basis for organised political action whether this is intended to preserve‚ modify or overthrow the existing system of power.’ According to Freeden (2003) we are all ideologists in the sense that we prescribe to certain political views in our environment. He goes on to say that ideologies are competing
Premium Sociology Political philosophy
Punk ideologies are a group of varied social and political beliefs associated with the punk subculture. In its original incarnation‚ the punk subculture was primarily concerned with concepts such as rebellion‚ anti-authoritarianism‚ individualism‚ free thought and discontent. Punk ideologies are usually expressed through punk rock music‚ punk literature‚ spoken word recordings‚ punk fashion‚ or punk visual art. SEX PISTOLS The Sex Pistols were an English punk band formed in London in 1975. They
Premium Punk rock Rock music
In “Hunger as Ideology” Susan Bordo observes closely women and their constant obsession with weight control and the gender ideologies present in the food advertisment. Girls learn at a young age that being slim is beautiful and they start thinking about tricks on how to achieve that beauty. Media knows that women like “control “and commercials use this word a lot‚ appealing to an audience who feels this lack of control‚ teaching them that one easy way to get what you want is using your
Premium Gender role Gender Transgender
Jeffrey Nealon and Susan S. Giroux‚ the writers of the Theory Toolbox‚ state that ideology is a “false consciousness”; an inability to see real conditions because they are masked by false ideas. Governments typically use ideology to control the public and make them think they need their government to survive. However‚ in the 2010 Disney story‚ Tangled‚ this “false consciousness” takes place by only one person for only one person. The movie starts out with a drop of sun falling from the sky and
Premium Truth Ideology World
individuals are free and equal. Liberation ideology strives to eliminate external and internal oppression of particular groups in both a formal and informal method in our legal system and society. This ideology believes in the freedom and equality of the individual. Similar to welfare liberalism‚ strong government interaction is necessary to eliminate oppression in the legal system. In our current bipartisan ideological government system‚ liberation ideology continues to face oppression and discrimination
Premium Liberalism Gay Liberation Political philosophy
popular or this suit will make you look rich. Ideology is a set of aims and ideas. An ideology can be a comprehensive vision‚ as a way of looking at things‚ or a set of ideas proposed by the dominant class of a society to all members of this society. The main purpose behind an ideology is to offer change in society. Ideology tends to refer to the way in which people think about the world and their ideal concept of how to live in the world. Ideology also may be used to describe the shared beliefs
Premium Idea Thought Sociology