Meaning of Ideology
The word “Ideology
is French in origin. It is made up of two components namely ‘idea’ and ‘logos’.
Ida means concept and logo means studies.
Definition of Ideology
A collection of
beliefs, values, customs, aims, traditions, rituals which is common to all
members of a society and its is expressed in the lives of all members of that
society is called “Ideology”.
Explanation of
Ideology
Ideology is
generally used in wider perspective because human beings have unique way of
thinking. It constitutes a system of human life whose integral parts are
assertion, theories and objectives of human life. In a society the individuals
have common beliefs, customs, traditions and rituals.
Importance of
Ideology in Practical Life
There is a great
importance of ideology in practical life. It gives common thinking and
traditions to the people; hence unity is established among them. Thus a common
culture is developed in the society due to this particular characteristics of
that society are appeared which give it a separate identity in the world. The
significance of ideology in practical life can be explained as follows:
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An ideology expresses the ideas and
thoughts of all individuals in a society.
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It can unite the people on a platform
on the basis of common ideas and traditions.
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It determines the clear principles
about the ‘mode of life’, due to this an effective force is developed among
people. So they participate in the practical struggle of life.
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It produces self consciousness and
prudence among people due to this they become fully aware about basic
objectives of a society.
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It helps in fixing the freedom,
culture and traditions among the people of a society.
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It explains religious teachings and
social values more clearly which help to understand the characteristics of that
society.
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All individuals spend purposeful and
civilized lives due to an ideology.
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