Analysis Of Cormack's Dominant Ideology

I was very intrigued by Cormack's ideas on Ideology. He was able to take a complex and philosophical question and break it down to analyze and deliver a definition. His ideas shed light on many other realizations of our society and how individuals are shaped by it.

One of Cormack's claims is that self image is socially derived. He explains that in our early years we are exposed to environments and institutions that create our own perceptions of who we are. Society is what influences individuals, society shapes individuals. For example when an individual lives in a hostile and dangerous environment he or she will adapt to survive. If he does not adapt, he may be outcasted and suffer other consequences. As humans we adapt and have the desire …show more content…
This ideology is well represented and supported by the dominant group or influential minority. The dominant ideology is pushed by the dominant minority. The dominant minority are the powerful elites and the very influential in society. This minority pushes views and ideologies that are their own to the whole of society. They use the mass media, policy and other forms of powerful expression to influence the average individual. Whether these ideas of theirs are positive or negative, theses ideas are not the average citizens. The media has a significantly strong impact on the human mind. When the individual is exposed to certain ideas in certain ways frequently, he will ultimately be manipulated to adhere to the manipulators …show more content…
I believe ideology is usually not created but developed. We sometimes think that our ideas are our own, but rather we are exposed to certain belief systems and values that direct us to certain points of views. Gees ideas on primary discourse are interesting,I think when we are introduced to ideas in early stages of our life, whether it be at home or institutions, we become acclaimed to these ideas and begin to see them as our own. Cormack describes dominant discourse as the discourse created by the dominant group in our society. It is apparent to me that the influential in society have a significant influence on the way we think. Media is powerful too to steer and even shape public opinion. Lastly, I found the writings of Gee interesting, but most importantly I found Cormack's writings to be truly thought