Describe Two of the Earliest Sources of Political Socialization and Another

question 22

Essay

Describe two of the earliest sources of political socialization and another source that grows in importance as Americans reach adulthood.

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Definitions:

Émile Durkheim

A French sociologist, one of the founding figures in the field of sociology known for his studies on social structure and integration.

Altruistic Suicide

Suicide committed by people who believe that taking their own life will benefit society.

Benefit Society

An organization that provides mutual aid, insurance, and financial or social benefits to its members.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A chronic mood disorder involving numerous periods of depressive and hypomanic symptoms, but not full-blown depressive or manic episodes.