Political socialization
Political socialization is the process through which people especially adolescents and children acquire political values and attitudes and this political culture is transmitted from generation to generation. It does not just involve acquiring political culture but extends to acquiring political ideas that are more sophisticated. People can be socialized by family, social class or peers. Basic political values and behavior patterns are acquired early especially in childhood and by the time they get, to adolescence, these values are formed. According to Almond, Powell, Dalton, & Strom, (2008), these values tend to be consistent and remain part of their political self throughout life while others will change as the individual progresses in life. These values can be acquired through direct political socialization which includes government public education program, teachings on civics in schools and political campaigns.
The bureaucracies
In the modern society, there exist many bureaucracies which include governments, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and corporations. The government bureaucracies form a significant part of these. Government bureaucracies are given authority to ensure order mainly in form of safety, security in economy and peace. This can be done through implementation of policies, the public administration acting as political agencies that provide access for interest groups or themselves acting as the interest groups (Almond, Powell, Dalton, & Strom 2008). However, government bureaucracies exercising their authority, diminishes the people’s liberty. For government bureaucracies to accomplish their tasks, other than exercising authority, they should have the tools needed and exercise flexibility as well.
Parochials
The parochials are the people who are almost not aware of the happenings in politics and the government (Almond, Powell, Dalton, & Strom 2008). Most of these people reside in remote areas and their knowledge is even below illiteracy. This group also includes those who ignore politics and how it affects their lives.
References
Almond, G.A. Powell, G.B. Dalton, R.J & Strom, K. (2008). 9th Ed. Comparative politics today: a world view. USA: Pearson/Longman
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