Political Socialization (Chapter 10)

Question 1

Political Socialization

Answer 1

Process by which we acquire our political values, attributes, and beliefs

Question 2

Agents of Political Socialization

Answer 2

Family, Religion, Schools, Peers, Media, Culture, Events, and Personal Characteristics

Question 3

Family

Answer 3

First exposure to politics; Reason why we are or aren’t political; Relationship with family is relationship you want with gov’t

Question 4

Religion

Answer 4

Values are instilled into an individual which can affect affiliation.

Question 5

Schools - 2 questions

Answer 5

Teachers can reaffirm or disagree with views; Pledge and songs are taught in class which make patriotism; Schools have textbooks; Schools create nationalism; More education means more voting.

Question 6

Peers

Answer 6

Peers affect you by accepting you or not; also expect involvement

Question 7

Media - 2 questions

Answer 7

Can support gov’t or encourage change; Media can AGENDA SET and shape how we see an issue with FRAMING. Provide entertainment/information

Question 8

Events

Answer 8

Protests used to be more frequent before social media; Wars, Recessions and Depressions can affect socialization

Question 9

Culture

Answer 9

Culture can support patriotic or culture can be anti establishment