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What is political socialization, and why does it matter?
I’ve been noticing how differently people in my family and community talk about politics, and it made me wonder—how do we even form our political opinions in the first place? I figured it must start somewhere, but I want to understand it better.
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Political socialization is basically how we learn our political beliefs, whether it’s from our parents, schools, media, or even friends. It’s like the ‘political upbringing’ we all go through, even if we don’t realize it. It totally explains why some people stick with a party their whole lives!
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It matters so much. Political socialization shapes how we vote, protest, or even whether we believe in the system at all. That’s why education, honest media, and diverse conversations are so important, it influences the next generation of voters.
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