5) Discuss the following Flash game in terms of ideology and hegemony. Define each term, and then explain them through the game (100-150 words).
http://gamescene.com/The_Urinal_Game.html
Ideology is the study of idea's/ common sense. Hegemony is the refication(to thingify something) of an ideology. Ideology here is the common sense that should be known, specifically by males about where to stand and urinate in the restroom. Idealogy in this sense is knowing what is socially acceptable and unwritten rules that exist in cultures. The urinal has been thingfied, the hegemony that appears is "what to do in a certain social environment" which is the men's room. It is seen as something that all men should know, one of the comments within the game is "there should never be a question about ones manliness". Suggesting standing to close to another male who may have his penis out. Realistically it just men using the restroom, but there are clearly certain rules so people don't think you are a douche bag or question your sexuality.
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