Which of the Following Best Describes the Definition of Ideology

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the definition of ideology?

• A) Ideology is official dogmas of communism and fascism.
• B) Ideology is an elaborate philosophy of language, symbols, and culture based on the analytic distinction between signifier and signified.
• C) Ideology is a subliminal set of messages secretly embedded in otherwise neutral media messages like entertainment films and advertisements.
• D) Ideology is the realm of taken-for-granted thoughts and ideas in circulation that reflect the power dynamics at work in a society.

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Definitions:

Spanish Tyranny

Refers to the oppressive rule and exploitative governance by Spanish authorities over their colonies, particularly noted in historical contexts.

Seventeenth-Century Migrants

Individuals or groups who relocated, often across national boundaries, during the 1600s, frequently for reasons such as religious freedom, economic opportunity, or as a result of being transported as convicts or indentured servants.

Lower-Class Men

Individuals from the bottom socio-economic tier of society, often characterized by lower income and limited access to resources.

Headright System

A land-grant policy that promised fifty acres to any colonist who could afford passage to Virginia, as well as fifty more for any accompanying servants. The headright policy was eventually expanded to include any colonists—and was also adopted in other colonies.