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Family Formation Impact on Political Attitudes

Definition

This refers to how starting a family can influence an individual's political attitudes. Having children often leads people to consider long-term societal issues such as education policy or healthcare reform.

Related terms

Marriage Gap: Refers to the difference in voting patterns between married and unmarried individuals.

Parental Influence: How parents' political ideologies affect those of their children.

Socioeconomic Status (SES): A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position relative to others based on income, education, and occupation; it often influences one’s politics.

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  • AP US Government - 4.3 Changes in Ideology

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