Political Socialization Of What About Me

What About Me Political socialization is a process in which we get involved into the political culture. During this process, we acquire the knowledge and build our ideas and preferences to take a political stance(posture). My parents, uncles, grandparents, and adult family members have influences in my political socialization. Since I was a child, in the family reunions, adults talked about political issues. Even though I did not participate because children are not allow to speak or interrupt adult conversations, I was learning that it is very important to participate and get involved in political socialization. As i grew up, adult family members induce me to participate in their conversation until i reached the age eighteen, at which we are considered adults and able to exercise the right to vote in Mexico. Adult family influenced me until I reach that age or until I form my own judgement. In an adult political socialization I get influenced when we share our opinions. …show more content…
For instance, internet which in the present has become essential_necessary for most of us, has a great impact in our society. Most people have access to internet and is used as a means to be in constant communication and to be actualized about the political issues that happen in our society and in other places. Government classes, television, newspapers, and news magazines have also an impact in political socialization. They are used as a tools to help us and influence our behavior and the way we think. Mass media is used as a means to be informed about local, national and international political news. For instance, the Presidential debates transmitted on television help us and influence our opinions to decide and vote for our new