Question

Using Chapter 6 of American Government, explain four agents of political socialization. Which one applies to you? Explain how this agent applies to you. If you are a non-participant in our political process, you can answer this prompt by explaining which of the four agents you think is the most critical in explaining why others vote the way they do. Then, give non-political examples of how the socialization agent applies to you.

Answer 1

There are four agents such as the family, school, friends and the media that shapes and affects one’s political thoughts and behaviors and their tendency to vote. In my point of view media plays a major role in forming, shaping and exhibiting one’s political behavior and participation because at home we don’t discuss politics much, with peers we only discuss other issues and in the school we only study history but never discuss about the contemporary politics. We are always connected to media and media has got lots of information, especially during the election period. The constantly telecast news about each candidates, constituencies and their agenda. This constant reiteration forms one’s opinions and affects one’s decision making.