Political Socialization

Political socialization is a process by

which an individual gets knowledge
about the political system, political
values and belief. Political socialization
helps the individual to acquaint himself
with political culture and also to change
himself according to it.
 Characteristics of Political
Socialization
• It is a process.
• Political socialization is Universal Process.
• Political Socialization is a continuous process.
• Political Socialization can be guided to a particular
Direction.
• Political socialization can be manifest or laden.
• The Political socialization is both, formal and informal.
• With the process of political socialization political culture
passes on from one generation to another.
• Political socialization differ from state to state.
 Types of Political Socialization
• Direct Political Socialization
• Hidden Political Socialization
• Primitive Political socialization
• Modern Political socialization
Agents of Political Socialization
• Family
• Society
• Educational Institutions
• Political Parties
• Pressure groups
• Peer Groups
• Press
• Radio and Television
• Cinema
• Speeches and writings of great leaders
• Personal experiences of the people
• Symbols
• Everyday Politics
Activities of Government
 Importance of the Political
Socialization
• It brings enlightenment among the people.
• It brings efficiency in the working of the
political system.
• Provide legitimacy to political system.
• Helpful in the formation of the political
culture.
• Helpful in maintaining political culture.
• It prepare the people for political roles.
• Provide link between political system and
social system.
• Provides knowledge about the political
matters.
• Provide stability to political system.
 CONCLUSION
• In order to properly understand the politics
of a country we must endeavour to
understand the process of the political
socialization of that country. The process
of political socialization also contributes in
the evolution, modification and orientation
of political culture in a society.
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• By

– Dr. Amandip Kaur

– Department of Political Science,
– PGGCG, Sec 11, Chandigarh.