From the time we are born, many things shape our political attitudes and beliefs. Discuss how our opinions are formed. What aspect of political socialization do you believe has the biggest impact on opinions? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
agents of socialization discussed in the book (the family, schools and education, peers and groups, and political and social events) and explain what role each plays in developing a person’s political allegiances and beliefs. The second half of the question is analytical, not factual. The students’ arguments should be more than, “I think X has the biggest impact on socialization because that was the case for me.” Instead, they should discuss how each agent shapes people’s views and, because of that, which agent seems to have the most influence.
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What will be an ideal response?
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