The Institutionalization of Indoctrination: An Exploratory Investigation based on the Romanian Case Study

This book explores the social organization of ideology, the institutionalization of indoctrination and propaganda, and the study of the political and social instrumentation of ideology in regimes that assume historical missions of messianic social change. It offers a theoretical framework for understanding these phenomena and explores them through the case study of Communist Romania.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Introduction:
The social organization of ideology is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has been the subject of extensive research and analysis in the fields of sociology, political science, and cultural studies. Ideology is a set of beliefs, values, and attitudes that shape individuals' and groups' perceptions of the world and their place in it. It is often associated with political systems, religious organizations, and social movements, and it plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion, policy decisions, and social movements.

One of the key challenges in conceptualizing and theorizing about the social organization of ideology is the need to understand how ideology is institutionalized and propagated. This involves exploring the mechanisms through which ideology is transmitted, reinforced, and contested, as well as the social and political processes that contribute to its institutionalization.

Another challenge is the study of the social and political instrumentation of ideology in regimes that assume that historical missions of messianic social change are the stringent organizing and legitimization principles of their very existence. These regimes often use ideology to justify their authoritarianism, control social movements, and maintain power.

This book is an attempt to address these questions and explore key elements of conceptualization and theoretical framing of the phenomena associated with the institutionalization of indoctrination. It aims to provide new potential venues of theoretical elaboration and balance the exploratory theoretical approach with an exploratory historical investigation.

Chapter 1:
In this chapter, we will explore the concept of ideology and its relationship to social organization. We will examine the different ways in which ideology is conceptualized and theorized, and we will consider the challenges and limitations of these approaches.

We will also discuss the role of ideology in shaping public opinion and policy decisions, and we will consider the ways in which ideology can be used to justify authoritarianism and control social movements.

Finally, we will explore the ways in which ideology can be contested and resisted, and we will consider the strategies and tactics used by social movements and individuals to challenge and undermine ideology.

Chapter 2:
In this chapter, we will explore the institutionalization of indoctrination and propaganda. We will examine the different mechanisms through which ideology is institutionalized, including education, media, and political institutions.

We will also consider the ways in which ideology is reinforced and contested within these institutions, and we will explore the social and political processes that contribute to the institutionalization of indoctrination and propaganda.

Finally, we will consider the implications of the institutionalization of indoctrination and propaganda for social and political life, and we will explore the strategies and tactics used by social movements and individuals to resist and challenge these practices.

Chapter 3:
In this chapter, we will explore the study of the social and political instrumentation of ideology in regimes that assume that historical missions of messianic social change are the stringent organizing and legitimization principles of their very existence. We will examine the case study of Communist Romania, which provides a rich and detailed account of the institutionalization of the “political-ideological commissars” in the education system.

We will examine the evolution of these commissars over time, and we will consider the ways in which they were used to monitor and control social movements and individuals. We will also explore the social and political consequences of the institutionalization of the “political-ideological commissars” for social and political life in Romania.

Finally, we will consider the lessons that can be drawn from the case study of Communist Romania for the study of the social and political instrumentation of ideology in other regimes.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, this book offers a contribution to our understanding of the institutional arrangements of indoctrination and their associated social monitoring and control practices, as well as to our awareness regarding their avatars, as manifested in recent history. The two dimensions of the book offer, in conjunction, a contribution to our understanding of the institutional arrangements of indoctrination and their associated social monitoring and control practices, as well as to our awareness regarding their avatars, as manifested in recent history. By exploring key elements of conceptualization and theoretical framing of the phenomena associated with the institutionalization of indoctrination, this book provides new potential venues of theoretical elaboration and balances the exploratory theoretical approach with an exploratory historical investigation. The case study of Communist Romania offers a rich and detailed account of the institutionalization of the “political-ideological commissars” in the education system, and it provides valuable insights into the social and political consequences of the institutionalization of indoctrination and propaganda.

Weight: 463g
Dimension: 229 x 158 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793635495