Instructions: Read “How We Form Political Opinions” in the Ginsberg et al. textbook (pages 170-179). Next, polarization refers to the division of a group into two opposing sides. There is evidence that the American public is becoming increasingly polarized along partisan (Democrat versus Republicans) and ideological (liberal versus conservative) divides. Use the resources below to learn more about polarization in American politics.
Political Polarization in the United States Download Political Polarization in the United States
https://www.the-american-interest.com/2018/05/16/the-top-14-causes-of-political-polarization/ Links to an external site.
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/06/12/7-things-to-know-about-polarization-in-america/ Links to an external site.
https://www.pewresearch.org/topic/politics-policy/political-parties-polarization/ Links to an external site.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/07/23/political-polarization-dangerous-america-heres-how-fight-column/5477711002/ Links to an external site.
After you read through the posted material, answer the following questions.
Discussion Questions: Define political socialization. Identify four agents of socialization in contemporary American politics. Next, as explained in the linked resources above, public opinion in America is becoming increasingly polarized. What do you think is causing this polarization? Do you think this polarization poses a danger to American government? What can be done to reduce political polarization in the nation? Use evidence to support your arguments.
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