Revise later
SpaceTo flip
If confident
All Flashcards
Define Political Culture.
Shared attitudes, values, and beliefs of a country's citizens regarding politics.
Define Political Socialization.
Lifelong process of acquiring political beliefs and values.
What are agents of political socialization?
Factors that influence political learning, such as family, education, media, and religion.
Contrast authoritarian vs. democratic socialization.
Authoritarian: Enforces conforming beliefs through pressure. Democratic: Less pressure, more freedom.
Compare the influence of geography in the UK and Nigeria.
UK: Insularity, small size. Nigeria: Patchwork of geographies, distinctive regions.
Compare the role of religion in Iran and Mexico.
Iran: Shiism, Sharia, no separation of church and state. Mexico: Catholic Church's past political influence.
Compare political culture in Russia and China.
Russia: State importance over individual. China: Collectivism, self-sufficiency.
How does geography affect political culture?
Cause: Physical features. Effect: Influences resource distribution and communication.
How does religion affect political culture?
Cause: Religious beliefs. Effect: Shapes moral values and societal norms.
How does history affect political culture?
Cause: Past events like revolutions. Effect: Leaves lasting imprints on political values.
How does family affect political socialization?
Cause: Early exposure to beliefs. Effect: Strong influence on political ideology.
How does media affect political socialization?
Cause: Selects and transmits issues. Effect: Shapes public opinion, can be government-controlled.