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📚 Part 1: Understanding Ideologies

1. What is an ideology?

A system of ideas and beliefs that shape how people view society

A type of government structure

A religious belief system only

A scientific theory

2. Which of the following are examples of ideologies? (Check all that apply)

Liberalism

Conservatism

Environmentalism

Feminism

Socialism

3. In the New Zealand context, which ideology emphasises the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori rights?

Biculturalism

Capitalism

Individualism

Nationalism

4. How do ideologies influence society?

They only affect political decisions

They shape people's views, behaviours, and responses to social issues

They have no real impact on daily life

They only matter during elections

✏️ Part 2: Critical Analysis

5. Explain why it is important to understand different ideologies in a diverse society like New Zealand.
6. Think of a current social issue in New Zealand (e.g., housing, climate change, inequality). Describe how TWO different ideologies might approach this issue differently.

Social issue: ________________________

Ideology 1: ________________________

Ideology 2: ________________________

7. When discussing different ideologies in class, what are THREE important principles we should follow to ensure respectful dialogue?

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________

🤔 Part 3: Reflection

8. Complete this reflection: "Understanding different ideologies helps me to be a better citizen because..."
9. Which ideology or ideological concept from today's lesson would you like to learn more about? Why?

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