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Political Socialization
nPolitical Socialization –Refers to
the process by which the central
values of the political culture are
transmitted from one generation to
another.
Agents of Socialization
nAgents of Socialization –The
persons by which and the setting in
which the process of political
socialization is accomplished.
nFamily
nSchools
nChurch
nFriends
Socialization Groupings
nI. Primary groups
nIndividuals closest to you
•Family, friends
nII. Secondary groups
•Organizations
•Churches, professional groups
nIII. Social classes
•Lower, working class, middle class, etc.
