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What is Your own Political Ideology?
My political ideology is not a hard stand that seeks to place me as either a conservative or a liberalist. It is rather a mixture of both classical and modern approaches. I seek to draw the best principles and practices from all major ideologies. Times have changed and I believe that a person should not be content with one political philosophy. People should instead seek to learn from the mistakes made in the past. We live in a country where this is possible since we have been governed by people evidencing different political ideologies. They have all made several mistake and subsequently learnt from the same. Some leaders have corrected such factors while still in office while others have remained adamant about the decisions they have made, leaving the next crop of leaders to correct their mistakes and return the country back to its tracks. Despite the varying political ideologies that people have, they have some common characteristics. Each of the political ideologies has a philosophical background that is laden with values derived from people’s personal ideologies (Love VII). Political ideologies are not free from conflict, which has been enhanced by the supporters of that particular view.
My personal ideologies have largely influenced my political stand. I hold and believe that women are equal parts of the society and they have a lot to contribute to the nation. For a country nation to move forward, it should not disregard contributions made by different individuals owing to gender or age. Women should be given equal opportunities in every sector of life. I also hold that people should be let free to exercise their beliefs. I believe that this is one sign of development within a nation. It shows that leaders are not threatened by what people believe, but that they are willing to work around it. Note that, the same also fosters development. When people are able to think freely, they enhance development since they are able to observe ideas from different perspectives. This in turn ensures growth and progress. A person with an individual creed is able to reject common beliefs held by the society regardless of how popular they may be. In addition, one is able to form a different opinion without the fear of rejection. Such people have contributed to the progress of the society since they have been able to invent items without the fear that they will not be accepted.
One important element of an ideology is vision. People should perceive the future even before the actualization process. Vision is important as it enables one to work without distractions. Part of my political ideology is influenced by the liberal view that competition is necessary in any society, especially as related to economic growth. However, history has shown that this can lead to exploitation activities since in any society some people are more privileged than others are. Individuals with more wealth are accorded power and stature in the eyes of the majority. When a government does not insist on accountability, it has resulted to mistreatment as noted through minimum wages. I therefore believe that although competition should be encouraged, government intervention is also necessary to control those who have the habit of exploiting the vulnerable in the society. Change is welcome in all aspects of human life but people should try to maintain traditional moral values, especially those concerned with the family (Schmidt, Shelley, Bardes and Ford 19).
Some people argue that ecology is not a political ideology (Vincent 205). However, this is contrary to Love’s definition and character of ideology. The fundamental concepts of philosophical thought, value and conflict apply in this case with many conflicts surrounding environmental issues in the country and on a global scale. Love notes that the main idea behind ecology is the wise management of nature towards benefitting humans. She adds that although environmentalists usually implement new policies, they do not usually need new values (Love 179).
Environmental issues and concerns have become politicized over the years. Many political parties have different opinions about the environment. I believe that the environment is a huge part of human development. Destroying the ecology means that the living organisms, including humans, will lack sustainability factors. Although many people agree that it is important to take care of the environment, they have different ways of achieving this. Some place it higher among development, for instance, the ban on plastics means that some industries lose in terms of turnover. Manufacturing of plastics is a big business that provides employment to millions of people around the world. I believe that environmentalists should not take a hard stand on the issues, but they should instead seek to find a balance.
I also believe that people should be aware of and take interest in their nation. They should be proud of their culture and ethnic background since it makes part of their identity. This does not however mean that they should perceive people from different cultures or ethnic background as inferior but instead should instead seek to accommodate each other and celebrate the diversity element. The issue of pride and embracing ones culture and ethnicity can sometimes breed racism. People who view others as inferior based on color and race are not part of a progressive society since they affect many areas by denying other people the chance to exploit and develop their talents.
I think that it is better to have a mixture of political ideologies so that one can have a better perspective on different issues. A leader should not take a hard stand on any one particular issue as it sometimes leads to problems. It is important to learn from the mistakes made by other leaders in the past, especially regarding terms of accommodative stances towards creating high communal cohesion.
Works Cited
Love, Nancy. Understanding Dogmas and Dreams: A Text. Washington: CQ Press, 2006. Print
Schmidt, Steffen, Shelley Mack, Bardes Barbara and Ford Lynne. American Government and Politics Today 2011-2012 Edition. New York: Cengage Learning, 2011. Print
Vincent, Andrew. Modern Political Ideologies. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2009. Print
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