Introduction to Ideology
- 2. Define ideology Ideology Compare and contrast Analyse ideology ideologies in superhero across films superhero films
- 3. What is Ideology? • Ideology is a system of values, beliefs or ideas that is common to a specific group of people • What do you think ideologies would include? – Dominant ideologies – Individual ideologies
- 4. Analysing Ideology • Look at the clip from Iron Man • How does Tony Stark’s attitude change throughout the film? • What ideologies do you think this film is dealing with?
- 5. Analysing Ideology • In groups, consider what ideologies are being dealt with in the following films: • Superman • Captain America • The Dark Knight • Iron Man
- 6. Comparing Ideologies The Dark Knight Iron Man • American leadership and • American leadership and supremacy supremacy • Threat of Terrorism • Threat of Terrorism • Liberty/Freedom • Liberty/Freedom • Morals – cult of the • Morals – cult of the individual individual
- 7. Summary • Write an individual response to the following: – What does the term ideology mean? – Give two examples of ideologies evident in the film ‘Iron Man’ – What is the Marvel counterpoint to Superman? – Give one example of a common ideology being dealt with across all superhero films