Emmanuel College
POLSC2203 - 01 - U.S. Culture Wars and Political Socialization
Description
Political socialization, the "people-oriented" explanation of political events, is concerned with the knowledge, values and beliefs of the average citizen. What do citizens demand of their government? Under what conditions are they willing to support its leaders? What is the relationship between citizens' attitudes and the way the state operates? How are political standards and beliefs transmitted from generation to generation? By what agents? These questions are addressed through the lens of U. S. culture wars.