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Sources of Political Attitudes. The Family. The Strongest. High correlation between parents’ party affiliation and child’s. Most who do not share parents’ affiliation call themselves “Independent”. Schools.
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The Family The Strongest • High correlation between parents’ party affiliation and child’s • Most who do not share parents’ affiliation call themselves “Independent”
Schools High School Gov’t classes have little apparent influence on political orientation • College students more liberal than general population; more schooling=more liberal attitudes • College students in social sciences most liberal
Religion Protestants—Generally more conservative, especially “evangelicals” • Catholics—Traditionally more liberal, but importance of social issues (esp. abortion)greater degree of conservativism • Jews—Most liberal; strong support for Democratic party
Ethnicity Whites—Generally more conservative • Blacks—More liberal (>80% vote democratic) • Hispanics—Mexican-Americans and Puerto Ricans more liberal; Cubans more conservative
Income Generally Higher Income=more conservative. • Exceptions: Political elites, “New Class”