Politics and Public Administration - Political Socialisation and Political Culture

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to political socialisation and political culture, essential for understanding the dynamics of politics and media influence.

Political Culture

The shared attitudes, values, and beliefs about politics in a society.

Political Socialisation

The lifelong process of acquiring political beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Participant Culture

A type of political culture where citizens are actively engaged in the political process.

Subject Culture

A type of political culture where citizens are aware of the political system but are mostly passive.

Parochial Culture

A type of political culture where citizens are unaware or indifferent to political systems.

Civil Society

Organizations and institutions that exist independently from the government, promoting participation and accountability.

Civic Culture

A blended type of political culture that supports stable democracy through moderate political participation and tolerance.

Political Subcultures

Groups within a country that have distinct political values, beliefs, and identities, often arising from ethnic, religious, or regional differences.

Rational Choice Theory

A theory suggesting that voting is a rational decision based on a cost-benefit analysis.

Media Monopoly

The concentration of media ownership in the hands of a few large conglomerates, which poses risks to democratic discourse.

Elite Media

High-prestige, high-quality outlets that set the agenda and frame narratives in public discourse.

Voter Turnout

The percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election.

Framing in Media

The way media selects and emphasizes certain aspects of reality, shaping audience interpretations.

Two-step flow of communication

A model showing that mass media information first reaches 'opinion leaders' who then pass it on to their social networks.

Digital Media

Online platforms that serve as powerful tools for political communication and engagement.

Investigative Journalism

A form of journalism that uncovers hidden information, often focused on holding government accountable.

Political Apathy

A lack of interest or concern regarding political issues or participation.

Civic Engagement

Participation in activities that work toward improving one's community, including voting and activism.

Generational Shift

Changes in political views and behaviors that occur over different generations.