Polarization / Radicalization
Characterized by three stages: externalization, objectification, and internalization, this idea describes how human ideas become perceived as reality.
What is the social construction of reality?
Simplified beliefs about political groups that are often exaggerated or not fully true.
What are stereotypes?
This theory argues that international reality is shaped by ideas, identities, and interactions rather than just material power.
What is constructivism?
This commonly used economic indicator measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country.
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
The field of study Luke is pursuing.
What is Finance?
These online systems reward outrage, amplify hostility, and reinforce identity‑based divisions.
What are social media algorithms?
This is how people in society view and understand political groups, often shaped by stereotypes and media.
What is public perception?
These are shared expectations about acceptable behavior in international relations.
What are norms?
This historical period led to the creation and expansion of GDP to measure national production and support resource planning.
What is The Great Depression/World War II?
The nationalities Lucas possesses.
What is German and American?
These self-contained realities emerge in digital spaces and legitimize their own truths, deepening polarization.
What are symbolic universes?
This happens when people see their own political side as good and the other side as bad.
What is bias?
This type of power focuses on attraction and persuasion rather than force.
What is soft power?
This type of labor is excluded from GDP despite being essential to the functioning of the economy, often performed disproportionately by women.
What is unpaid labor?
This is the town Brady is from.
What is Chico?
These cultural products, including slogans, platforms, and policies, embody a vision of the good life but increasingly function as markers of belonging and exclusion.
What are cultural artifacts?
This system spreads and reinforces political stereotypes by repeating extreme or emotional examples.
What is media?
This event was framed as an attack on American values, helping justify long-term military action.
What is September 11th (9/11)?
This problem occurs when GDP increases but many people do not see improvements in their own financial situation.
What is inequality?
The distance from the ground to the top of Keegan's head.
What is 5 feet 7 inches?
This process occurs when individuals absorb the norms and meanings transmitted by institutions, shaping their worldview.
What is internalization?
This is the strong dislike and distrust between different political groups caused by stereotypes and division.
What is polarization?
This economic concept reshaped U.S. industries and politics through global trade systems like NAFTA.
What is globalization?
These alternative measures attempt to account for inequality, environmental costs, and quality of life rather than just economic growth.
What are the Human Development Index and Genuine Progress Indicator?
The official title of Dr. Douglas Wallace.
What is Professor of Sociology: Associate Dean, Division of Family and Culture?