Question #5

“Ideology” is a way of looking at the world, it is on an everyday basis a reference to what is considered to be “common sense.” “Hegemony,” is the way in which culture sustains “common sense” or “ideology.” In other words, one can view “hegemony” as developing what is considered to be the “status quo” throughout culture. In turn, “hegemony” is sustained by the institutions or social structures, created by culture, that have developed and continue to develop what is considered to be “ideology.” This quiz reflects “ideology” in the sense that it calls upon a person’s “common sense.” This quiz is based on what would be considered the socially acceptable urinal to use when their are others in the bathroom. Upon taking this quiz I was able to get most of the questions right because I am familiar with “ideology” and have “common sense.” This “common sense” or “ideology,” that has allowed me to successfully complete this quiz, reflects my exposure to the institutions (ex. school, church. the workplace etc.) that make-up “hegemony.”