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Political Identity

Definition

Political identity refers to the way individuals categorize themselves and others based on their political beliefs and affiliations.

Related terms

Political Ideology: This is a set of ethical ideals, principles, doctrines, myths or symbols of a social movement that explains how society should work.

Political Socialization: This is the process by which people form their ideas about politics and acquire their political values. It's like learning the rules of your favorite sport - it doesn't happen overnight but through continuous exposure and experience.

Partisanship: This is a strong support for a specific party, person, or cause in politics. Like being a die-hard fan of a particular sports team regardless of its performance.

"Political Identity" appears in:

Subjects (2)

  • AP US Government

  • AP US History

Study guides (1)

  • AP Human Geography - 2.2 Consequences of Population Distribution

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