An ideology is a:
A) set of laws that enforce the power of one group in society
B) set of moral codes that form social cohesion in society
C) political system that governs in the interest of dominant groups
D) shared set of ideas or beliefs that justify the interest of dominant groups

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An ideology refers to a shared set of ideas or beliefs that justify the interests of a dominant group in society. It can be used to explain and legitimize the power, privilege, and status quo of a particular group, and may also frame the way individuals and groups understand themselves and society. It is not necessarily a set of laws or rules, nor is it always tied to a specific political system or social cohesion.

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