Ideologies
Liberal
More likely to change policy with the times. Supports tax money to help the poor and provide government services. Supports liberties over order.
Definition of Political Socialization
The process by which you develop your political beliefs
Gen Z
- Social Media
- 9/11
- Climate Change
- School Shootings
- Covid
Bandwagon Effect
A shift in support to a candidate who leads in public opinion polls
Democratic/Liberal Platform (Name 3)
Healthcare & Assistance for the poor
Women’s Rights (health & work)
LGBTQ Rights
Immigrant path to citizenship
Environmental Protections
Worker’s Unions
Conservative
More likely to be slow to change. Favors less government involvement in the economy and services. Supports order over liberties.
Name five factors that influence political socialization and give an example of each.
Family: Mostly adults, like parents, who shape the opinions of their children
School: Scholarly and educated discussions led by teachers and/or professors
Peers: Those who you choose to have emotional bonds and relationships with
Media: Your go-to news and social media outlets (both real and fictional information)
Social Environments: Church, sports, volunteer groups, etc. that you elect to be a part of
Millennials
- New technologies
- 9/11
- Great Recession
- President Obama as the first Black president
- Marriage equality
Entrance and Exit Polls
Conducted on election day to predict an election
Republican/Conservative Platform (Name 3)
Limited assistance for the poor
Supports harsher punishments (example death penalty)
Traditional Families & Religious Values
Secure Borders
Limited Gun Laws
Protection for big businesses
Individualism
Conservative - Places an individual’s interests above the group; people pursue their own self-interest with little government interference.
Impact of Globalization on Socialization
US exposure to values, cultural similarities, and economies in other parts of the world
Gen X
- End of Cold War
- Introduction of personal computers
- Anti-War sentiment
- General distrust of government
- Watergate
Tracking Poll
Measures where people stand heading into an election
Saliency
Issues that are salient are divisive issues that are intensely important to a party or group
Free Enterprise
Conservative - “Laissez Faire” government approach in the economy; the economy would be naturally regulated by the decisions of consumers and producers.
How does generation impact political socialization?
Defined by the “block” of people in your Age-Group
Shared similar cultural experiences & historical shifts
Boomers
- Civil Rights movement
- Vietnam War and protests
- TV
- Rise of the Suburb
- Consumerism
Push Poll
Polling that “pushes” certain opinions & viewpoints. Push-polls are considered bias and deceptive.
Name 2 off-the-line parties and what they support
Libertarian(liberal socially, conservative economically), Populist(conservative socially, liberal economically), Progressive(very liberal/left all around)
Rule of Law
Liberal - A government that establishes laws that apply equally to ALL, including government leaders; prevents abuses of power.
How does lifecycle impact socialization?
The variety of physical, social, and psychological changes that people go through as they age. People's political beliefs tend to align with their life cycle.
o Moving on to college/early adulthood
o Marriage & kids
o Retirement
o Seniors (health concerns)
Silent Generation
- Great Depression
- WW2
- McCarthyism
- Traditional values
- Trust of authority
Non-Response Bias
People who don’t trust media won’t participate in a poll
What is the liberal platform on fiscal and monetary policies? What is the conservative platform?
FISCALLY:
- Liberals are more willing to budget for government programs & assistance.
- Conservatives prefer spending on defense, but less taxing on income overall.
MONETARILY:
- Liberals don’t think that monetary policy is enough; the FED can only do so much.
- Conservatives like “easy money” loans from banks & low interest rates to stimulate buying.