It refers to the production of meanings, symbols, and ideas to be drawn on whilst interpreting various dimensions of the social reality.

It can be defined as the imaginary relation that we have with the actual life conditions.

It is used both to refer to the material production of ideas, and the ideas that not only signify the social conditions and experiences but also promote the interests of social groups

It means steering a ship and implies that the path taken by the society and the state is determined by those who govern.

Disregarding it as false belief or false consciousness will be a grave mistake.