AP Govt 10714 Objective SWBAT describe political socialization

AP Govt – 10/7/14 �Objective: SWBAT describe political socialization and the factors that contribute to it. �Agenda: �Bell Ringer �Class discussion about factors �Political Socialization video �“Hot Topics”

1. Define Political Socialization. 2. List two factors that contribute to you being who you are.

Factors in Political Socialization �Family is #1 �Casual conversations about political views throughout your life �Very Important for Party ID �Is this factor losing power?

Compare the Child’s Party with the Parents’ Party Child's party Parent Democrat Parent Independent Parent Republican Democrat 66% 29% 13% Independent 27% 53% 36% Republican 7% 17% 51%

Factors in Political Socialization �Social Groups �Peers and Co-workers �People tend to socialize with people with the same values �Schools �Student Council �Schools are involved in politics: funding, testing, mandates �Religion �Instills set of values �Catholics and Jews – more liberal �Protestants/Evangelicals – more conservative

Factors in Political Socialization �Race/Ethnicity �African-Americans and Hispanics – more liberal �Whites – more conservative �Gender gap �Single women �Social issues

Factors in Political Socialization �Socio-economic Issues �Wealthy vs. Lower income �Education �Some college/college degree – lean conservative �The more education you get, the more liberal you become �Mass Media �Is this starting to take over the role of parenting? �Watch media that coincides with beliefs �Selective attention

Factors in Political Socialization �Age �What are the differences between a 70 year old and a 25 year old? �Region �Based on where you live, this could factor into your beliefs �Midwest – Agricultural �South – strong military (lots of bases) �West – water rights

Factors in Political Socialization �Key Events �People are influenced by the events that happen during their lifetimes. �WWII, Great Depression, Watergate, 9/11