SOC 101 1st Edition Lecture 8Outline of Last Lecture I. The Process of Constructing Reality II. IdeologyIII. Defining The SituationIV. InterestsV. Construct & RealityVI. Modern IdeologiesVII. The Social ContractVIII. LiberalismOutline of Current Lecture I. ConservativismII. Libertarianism III. FascismIV. American Ideologies Current LectureConservativism- Conservative movements were originally inspired by rejection of the revolutions and other “liberating” impulses. They sought to preserve the existing or traditional authority structures.- Conservatives assume that hose in power belong there, favor authoritarian rule, and seeinequality as natural and desirableLibertarianism – 2 Kinds- Market Libertarians promote a “free market” and are sometimes identified as market fundamentalists (protecting the markets)- Civil Libertarians promote unfettered moral freedoms (protective, ex. freedom of your own body)- Libertarians believe the individual is the basic unit of societyFascism (Nazism, Ultranationalism)- The combined forces of the military, conservative religionists, corporate interests (big businesses), and nationalist forces – together may rule dictatorially- Key themes – order, hierarchy, authority, opposition to free thought, the strong stateThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.American Ideologies- Individual achievement ideology (“bootstrap theory”) – work hard, have talent, be innovative, and an individual can make it aloneo To bring yourself up from nothing (poor  rich)- Meritocracy – reward for merito People on TV that sing/dance for a rewardo Olympic Medalistso School grades- School spirit- Patriotism- Best country in the world- Health/fitness – must be muscular, skinny, clear skin- Positive