MIGRAIN: Ideology - final tasks
Page 34: The World Of Mockingjay: Ideology, Dystopia And Propaganda
1) Read the article and summarise it in one sentence.
This article features an analysis of the dystopian representation in the capitalist society in the film, The Hunger Games Mockingjay
2) What view of capitalist ideology is presented in the Hunger Games films?
In the film the ruling class keep the lower classed under strict control by using Peacekeepers which are essentially armies being sent to different districts to keep them in order and will severely punish those who fall out of line.
3) What do the Hunger Games films suggest about the power of the media to shape and influence ideological beliefs?
The films suggest the world is facing dictatorship by a man who only cares about his own leadership rather than those who live in his country.
Page 48: They Live - Understanding Ideology
1) Read the article and summarise it in one sentence.
Ideologies are ideas of how things are meant to be, how people are meant to behave. It can be called a dominant ideology if the ideology is shared between a large number of people.
2) What are the four accepted ideological beliefs in western societies highlighted by the article?
-Families should always be put first
-People should work hard fot their money
-All women should behave in a feminine manner and look after their appearance
3) What does Gramsci's theory of hegemony suggest about power and ideology in society?
Gramsci defined hegemony as an important way in which those in power maintain their control through consent instead of the use of force and that the power of ideology derives primarily from ideas and structures which support, and thus serve the purpose of, an elite social group which can dominate through ideas, rather than militaristic strength or fear
4) What does French theorist Louis Althusser suggest about ideology and consumerism?
Louis Althusser believes in two theories. The Repressive State Control, through the major institutions of society which are the Government, Army, Police and many more which are constantly dominated by the ruling elite, the other theory being the 'Ideological State Apparatuses' such as the Media, Church and Educational institutions.
5) Do YOU agree with the idea behind They Live - that we are unthinkingly controlled by the media which is run in the interests of the economic elite? These are the big questions of A Level Media!
I believe that the elite have majority of control over what is being done in the country therefore, their views and opinions are sure to be reflected in media texts, especially if they continue to take advantage of those lower than them but media is always progressing people are more likely to have control over what they consume.
1) Read the article and summarise it in one sentence.
This article features an analysis of the dystopian representation in the capitalist society in the film, The Hunger Games Mockingjay
2) What view of capitalist ideology is presented in the Hunger Games films?
In the film the ruling class keep the lower classed under strict control by using Peacekeepers which are essentially armies being sent to different districts to keep them in order and will severely punish those who fall out of line.
3) What do the Hunger Games films suggest about the power of the media to shape and influence ideological beliefs?
The films suggest the world is facing dictatorship by a man who only cares about his own leadership rather than those who live in his country.
Page 48: They Live - Understanding Ideology
1) Read the article and summarise it in one sentence.
Ideologies are ideas of how things are meant to be, how people are meant to behave. It can be called a dominant ideology if the ideology is shared between a large number of people.
2) What are the four accepted ideological beliefs in western societies highlighted by the article?
-Families should always be put first
-People should work hard fot their money
-All women should behave in a feminine manner and look after their appearance
3) What does Gramsci's theory of hegemony suggest about power and ideology in society?
Gramsci defined hegemony as an important way in which those in power maintain their control through consent instead of the use of force and that the power of ideology derives primarily from ideas and structures which support, and thus serve the purpose of, an elite social group which can dominate through ideas, rather than militaristic strength or fear
4) What does French theorist Louis Althusser suggest about ideology and consumerism?
Louis Althusser believes in two theories. The Repressive State Control, through the major institutions of society which are the Government, Army, Police and many more which are constantly dominated by the ruling elite, the other theory being the 'Ideological State Apparatuses' such as the Media, Church and Educational institutions.
5) Do YOU agree with the idea behind They Live - that we are unthinkingly controlled by the media which is run in the interests of the economic elite? These are the big questions of A Level Media!
I believe that the elite have majority of control over what is being done in the country therefore, their views and opinions are sure to be reflected in media texts, especially if they continue to take advantage of those lower than them but media is always progressing people are more likely to have control over what they consume.
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