Ideology..

 

What is ideology? Most people haven't heard, or couldn't explain what an ideology is..two days ago i couldn't either. We live in a society that lives and breaths ideology, but the elements that make it so interesting is how ideologies have changed with society and meanings have altered.


One element of ideology could be sexuality. For instance, how the idea and meaning of the word 'gay' has changed over the years. In the 21st century, gay can be a word to describe someones sexuality, but it can also be used as a descriptive word for something that is 'rubbish'. In today's society, we see people, especially the younger generation of the 21st century use the word 'gay' in every day experiences to proclaim how nonsense or awful something is. It is also still used to describe a persons sexual preference. However, in the 19th century 'gay' was used in speech to explain to people that the person was blithe and merry. Why has the meaning of this word changed? Why in the earlier centuries of society did it mean how happy/cheerful someone was to then change to the complete opposite, and show how abominable something or someone is?

It is truly bizarre to see how people and society changes over the centuries, so much so that words begin to have new meanings. I find it exciting and interesting to see how ideologies have changed over the years. Racism, nowadays is a disgraceful, criminal element of society, where the majority of human beings know that it is wrong and unnecessary. However, not so long ago in the 19th century, racism didn't really have a name or meaning, and it was quite acceptable in society to discriminate each other, mainly due to a persons skin colour and race.

Are these ideologies changing for the better, or are they getting worst? Is society growing and become more equal and humane, or is it becoming less accepting?

 

What do you think?

Chloe Beaumont xx

Complications

Hello everyone!

Well, what can i say? Its been the most stressful, emotional and exciting two weeks of my life. I decided Falmouth University was not for me, and so i transferred to the University of Chester. I feel so much happier here, and i also have the opportunity to study a double honours of Journalism and Media studies. Happy student :)

My accommodation here is no way near as nice as the one in Falmouth, but i still feel much more comfortable and satisfied. So far i am in love with the sound of my course, and cant wait to get rid of all the 'Welcome talks' and begin learning! (Nerdy and proud!).

It is a bit of an understatement to tell you that my week has been stressful. It has been a roller coaster. Firstly, arriving at the university, realising I'm on the top floor of the building and there is no elevator..completing the mission of moving all my belongings up the never ending stairs i am finally in! Things are going well, aside from not being able to get food on my student card because it comes up in big letters on the computer screen 'STOP', like I'm some criminal stealing food from a university cafeteria...(its not even worth stealing!) Hopefully that will all be sorted tomorrow though!

Love my new, incredibly noisy housemates. Might have to vacate to the library if i need any studying doing as the flat mates are far too distracting, setting of fire extinguishers and what not around the flat...security wasn't too happy, as you can imagine!

Anyway...I shall keep you posted :)

Thanks for the 1080 page views as well everyone! Love you all, thanks for the support!!


Chloe Hannah Beaumont xx