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Positive
Positive
Ideology serves as a tool for the understanding of beliefs and norms of social and
political society
Negative aspects
Ideology can lead to rigidity in decision-making because adherents sometimes do
not accept alternative perspectives to solve issues. This rigidity leads to conflicts
and polarization. It can also have a negative effect on individual freedom and
security.
Ideologies circulate with the beliefs of individuals, which, in return, lead them to
take action and make decisions according to their own beliefs and concepts.
The positive aspects of ideology lead to the legitimization of the rulers associated
with different governance orders.
The deviation or discrepancy among the social class causes the emergence of
ideology. In this case, certain social classes influenced by the ideology come up
with concepts where they can promote their interests accordingly.