Refers to the growing divide between political beliefs or ideologies, leading to more extreme positions on issues without much room for compromise or finding common ground.
Related terms
Partisan politics: When politicians prioritize party loyalty over compromise or working across party lines.
Echo chamber effect: When individuals only expose themselves to opinions that align with their own beliefs, reinforcing existing views and contributing to polarization.
Confirmation bias: The tendency to seek out information that confirms pre-existing beliefs while ignoring opposing viewpoints.