Continued work with Ideology

31 Janeiro 2022, 08:00 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Discussion of John Storey's discussion of the interplay between ideology and culture in preparation for the discussion of what popular culture is and how it may influence society. 


Comparison of the ideologies (and cultural constraints) behind the construction of the USA and Canada and discussion of how these may have contributed to the different socio-cultural developments and current social and political movements in each of these countries. 

Further exploration of Barthes' myth theory - illustration of how Nelson Mandela constructed the concept of South Africa as a Rainbow Nation around South Africa's rugby team - myths - Mandela in the rugby jersey, Francoir Pineaar hosting the world cup and say to Mandela (in his Springbok jersey) "Mr. President, Thank you for what you have done for this country".