Political Socialization

Cards (11)

  • Who?
    • Children
    • Adults
    • New Arrivals
  • Learning What?
    • Political values
    • Beliefs
    • Attitudes
    • Behaviors
  • From Whom?
    • Family
    • School
    • Peer Groups
    • Media
    • Social Environment
  • Under What Circumstances
    • Active
    • Passive
    • Selective Exposure
  • With What Effect
    • Political Legitimacy
    • Political Efficacy
  • Changes in Ideaology
    Agents of Political Socialization
    • Family
    • Race
    • Gender
    • Region
    • Religion
    • Age
    • Events
  • Millennials (1980-2000)
    • Liberal on social issues
    • Support gov steps to solve problems
    • Oppos conflict
    • Environmental
    • Over 50% consider themselves Democrats
    Silent Generation
    • Law & Order - Gov. needs to be tougher on criminal suspects
    • Terrorism - Tougher gov. action regarding suspected terrorists
    • Foreign Policy - Anti-Communist, very patriotic
    • Social Issues - Opposed to gay marriage and legalization of marijuana
    • Religion - Judeo Christian moral code
  • Believe peace is achieved by good diplomacy
    • 77% of millenials
    • 52% of baby boomers
    • 43% of Silent Generation
  • Identify with a religion
    • 33% of millenials
    • 80% of baby boomers
    • 90% of silent generation
  • Consider themselves liberal
    • 57% millenials
    • 39% baby boomers
    • 28% silent generation
  • Life Cycle Effects
    College Students
    • Student loans
    • Finding employment
    • Getting Healthcare
    • Hardly active in political participation
    People in 30s
    • Education
    • Economy
    • Somewhat active in political participation
    Senior Citizens
    • SS
    • Medicare
    • Prescrition Drug Cost
    • Active in political participation