Public Opinion Discussion Board: Understanding Contemporary Political Division
This discussion board is designed to help you explore the psychological roots of political division and how these divisions affect politics today. Please complete all parts. Your responses should be thoughtful, clearly written, and supported with examples where appropriate.
Part 1: Moral Foundations and Political Division
- Watch the video:
Jonathan Haidt, Can a Divided America Heal - Respond to the following:
- Summarize the key ideas of Moral Foundations Theory as presented by Jonathan Haidt (you may also reference Chapter Six on Public Opinion in your textbook).
- Explain how these moral foundations contribute to political divisions in the United States.
- Discuss how different moral priorities shape the perspectives of liberals and conservatives.
- Provide specific examples of how these differences appear in current political debates or policy issues.
Part 2: The Personalization of Political Division
- Watch the video:
Why Partisan Divides Became Personal - Respond to the following:
- Using ideas from Part 1, explain how Moral Foundations Theory helps account for deepening political divisions in the United States.
- Analyze how political divisions have become more personal and emotionally charged, as described in the second video.
- Discuss how these divisions affect the countrys ability to address major challenges, including policymaking, governance, and social cohesion.
- Provide at least one specific contemporary example that illustrates these dynamics.
Part 3: Make sure to respond, thoughtfully, to at least two of your peers
Additional Source Material:
American Government Examined e-reader:
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- Chapter Six: Haidt, What Makes People Vote Republican
- Chapter Six: Lakoff Dont Underestimate Trump
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