SOCIOL 1 : Chapter6.pdf
13 Nov 2014
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Ideological social control - attempt to manipulate the consciousness of citizens so they accept the ruling ideology and refuse to be moved by competing ideologies. Frontal attacks on competing ideologies by authority figures. Want children to succeed; success measured also by whether child fits in society. Indoctrinate pupils about work attitudes, respect for authority, patriotism. Textbooks biased in direction authorities want to perpetuate. Schools should turn out individuals with ability to think for themselves instead. Religion - provides guidelines for behaviour and punishments for disobedience. Established religion in u. s. tends to reinforce status quo. Teach that people should accept an imperfect society because they are born sinners. Persuades people to accept rather than change an unjust system. They will be rewarded in the next life. Can serve as opiate of the masses (ch 3) Reinforce values and norms of society; affect how viewers perceive and interpret events. Manipulate people into believing their security is threatened by an enemy.
