Research Paper: Political Ideology



Research Paper: Political Ideology

Part A

My Own Political Ideology

Political ideology is a definite doctrine that justifies the claims of a group of persons on power and gain in accordance with their opinions to conform their own ideas. It is one of the most influential forms of political consciousness, affecting the maintenance of power relations. My own political ideology is that of a moderate social libertarian. Social liberalism is a term used to designate the thought (or its implementation shameful) of socialists claiming a synthesis between social democracy and economic liberalism (Laqueur, 1996). In addition to this, I support conservatism and hold conservative opinions about the politics of my country.

Conservatism is an ideological commitment to traditional values ??and rules, social or religious doctrines. In politics the direction of asserting the value of state and public order, public opposition to “radical” reforms and extremism is referred to as conservatism. In the main value of conservatism the traditions of society, its institutions, beliefs, and even "prejudice" are preserved (Adams, 1986). It opposes liberalism, which requires economic freedom and socialism, calling for social equality. The list of founders of conservatism, in addition to Burke, includes French Jesuit Joseph de Maistre and Austrian Chancellor Clemens Metternich. It should be distinguished from retrograde aspiration of both reverse and hostility to innovation, and from traditionalism. Modern conservatism (neo-conservatism) is sometimes even more flexible and agile than other political currents. Examples included the reform of Reagan in the United States, reforms Thatcher in the UK (Watkins, 1979).

Influence of Agents of Political Socialization

The process of learning and exchange of valuations, preferences, loyalties and political symbols starting at the early age is called political socialization. It is one of the broad process by which individuals learn and modify the contents of the world have left their predecessors. Individuals are not taxable in the process of socialization; they are at the same time interacting and changing, even from its earliest moments of life the child is an active subject in the socialization process.

In the process of political socialization act as a set of institutions, organizations and individuals who are mentors and facilitators of political learning, these agents are called political socialization (Adams, 1986). They influence the individual via direct and indirect mediums, in the first case because those agents specializing in driving policy assume the formation politics and in the second case, because those socializing agents whose functions are not specifically predisposed to political ...