ideological critique
[/ˌaɪdiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl krɪˈtik/]
nounpl: ideological critiques
crítica ideológica
1. A systematic analysis and examination of the underlying assumptions, values, and beliefs embedded in ideological systems, texts, or institutions to expose their biases and power structures
The professor's ideological critique of the media revealed how news outlets perpetuate certain political narratives.
A crítica ideológica do professor sobre a mídia revelou como os meios de comunicação perpetuam certas narrativas políticas.
2. A method of deconstruction used in cultural studies, philosophy, and literary analysis to challenge dominant ideologies
Marx's ideological critique of capitalism fundamentally shaped modern social theory.
A crítica ideológica de Marx sobre o capitalismo moldou fundamentalmente a teoria social moderna.
3. The act of challenging the legitimacy and truthfulness of an ideology by examining its historical origins and social functions
Her ideological critique questioned whether democratic institutions truly serve all citizens equally.
Sua crítica ideológica questionou se as instituições democráticas realmente servem todos os cidadãos igualmente.
This term is prominent in Brazilian and Portuguese academic discourse, particularly in humanities and social science fields influenced by Marxist theory and French post-structuralism. In the USA, it gained prominence in cultural studies and critical theory departments from the 1960s onward. The phrase carries intellectual weight in academic settings but may be perceived as politically charged in more conservative contexts. Brazilian intellectuals frequently engage in ideological critique as part of cultural and political debate.
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