Political socialization

Definition

Political socialization is the process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms regarding political life and the political system from their surroundings, shaping their political attitudes and behaviors. It occurs throughout one’s life, starting in childhood, through various agents such as family, education systems, peer groups, media, and significant events.

Related terms

Agents of Socialization: Individuals or groups that significantly influence our political beliefs and values during the socialization process.

Political Culture: The set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments that give order and meaning to a political process and provide the underlying assumptions and rules that govern behavior in the political system.

Civic Education: A form of education aimed at fostering an understanding of rights and duties associated with citizenship as well as knowledge about the functioning of government and its foundational principles