Lecture 8 Flashcards
What is discrimination? (1)
Treating someone differently based on their social category.
What are Public Opinion Polls? (1)
Measuring public views on specific topics using representative samples.
Ex.: Asking people their opinions on a new law to understand public feelings.
What is Objective Reality vs. Political Reality? (1)
Distinguishing between facts and the way facts are presented politically.
Ex.: Knowing climate change is real despite some politicians denying it.
What is a Shift Towards Populism? (1)
A move in politics favoring the concerns of ordinary people.
Ex.: Political leaders gaining support by addressing common citizens’ issues.
What is meant by “Playing out the Ethnic Card”? (1)
Exploiting ethnic differences for political gain.
Ex.: politicians using racial divisions to create fear and gain votes.
What is meant by “Information is Political Power”? (1)
Access to information can influence political decisions and actions
Ex.: Governments using data to shape policies and sway public opinion.
What are Credible Measures of Public Opinion? (1)
Reliable ways to understand how citizens think and feel.
Ex.: Conducting unbiased surveys to gather accurate public views.
