Political ideologies

Three Main Canadian Political Parties’ Ideologies. Niamh Hamon-Grant 101500259 GSSC1028 - Politics and Contemporary Issues Professor Leslie Wee April 5, 2024 This paper explores the three main political parties dominating Canadian politics: the New Democratic Party, the Liberal Party, and the Conservative Party, and their political ideologies in relation to their position on the political spectrum. Additionally, the parties demonstrate the three main sides of the political spectrum: left,…

Although each of these ideologies have valid points, they do not bear the coherent reasoning that classical liberalism possesses. In regards to human nature, liberals’ views are accurate as they believe humans are self-sufficient beings and are capable of doing things on their…

Hegemony is a process of coercion and consent. What does this mean, and how useful is it in explaining the role of culture in maintaining dominant ideologies? The expression ‘hegemony’ can be considered in a number of ways, the first and most apparent definition: a leader or representation of a certain ideology with the ability to gain control over another, weaker power. An example of this shown through history is the Soviet Union’s expansion over Eastern Europe, through the use of dictatorial…

different political parties or groups that have been formed to fit that personality. The political ideology has played a large part in the New Zealand legislation to pass Act in the parliament. The political ideologies are someone’s viewpoint on the world; their beliefs with regards to how the country should run, nature of humans and the country’s economic policy. Overall the essay will include defining ideology, the period between 1984 – 2015 and political changes, how the political groups…

While individuals from in each political party hold polarizing opinions, the most polarizing individuals in each party would be party activists. What is a party activist? In a Political Behavior article, Edward Carmine and James Woods write, “political activists are a heterogenous group and include delegates to the nominating conventions, those citizens heavily involved in campaign activities, major financial contributors to political parties,” (364). Activism is action taken for a cause that…

Ideologies, the science of ideas, were a product of the enlightenment era and pertain to philosophical ideas and beliefs of what “ought to be”. Meaning to this term, coined by Comte de Tracy during the French revolutionary period, has been an ever evolving concept. There are various ideological beliefs that differ on what the most suitable social, political, and economic structures will create the “best” societal outcome. These wide ranges of philosophies may include support for individualistic…

see evidence of political polarization.” Just watch cable news, listen to talk radio, follow social-media debates, or eavesdrop a conversation at a coffee shop - anyone in the Unites States has seen the partisan polarization developing throughout political culture. But what causes the extreme polarization so evident in today’s society? One of the primary causes of polarization is partisan activists. Partisan activists are the individuals who knock on doors to distribute political pamphlets, make…

a story about a return to primeval human instincts of savagery and fear in the face of isolation and danger rather than just a story of the dilemma faced by teenage boys stranded on an island. Throughout the novel, underlying tones such as political ideologies are reflected by the boys’ actions. However, as the novel progresses, it is clear that expansive symbols and motifs largely mirror attitudes of the boys and on a larger scale, closely resemble aspects of society necessary for growth and…

Canadian Political parties are not strictly or permanently based on the political ideologies they are sometime names after. It is true that some begin with the idea of representing a specific ideology, but over time the influence of outside forces and the need to stay relevant in the eyes of the voting population and large organizations, among other things can and often does cause changes and these changes lead to an overall shift in the political parties policy and the founding ideology. The…

and 1801, major rivalries and social divisions began to break out. Some of these political and social divisions are brought up among the following readings; “Farewell Address” by George Washington, the “First Inaugural Address” by Thomas Jefferson, and “Reflections on Meeting Jefferson” by Margaret Smith. These all reflect the social scene during this time period and demonstrate the separation between both political parties. By studying these readings one can better understand the foundation of…