👉 In political science, an ideology is a set of beliefs and values that are central to a group's way of thinking about politics or society. Ideologies often include elements of social, economic, cultural, and political organization within a particular group or society. Ideologies can be broadly categorized into two main types: traditional (often conservative) and modern (often liberal). Traditional ideologies tend to be more focused on traditional values and institutions, while modern ideologies are more concerned with new ideas and societal changes. Ide