Polarization
Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a lot more than other Americans
Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a lot more than other Americans A recent survey experiment found that Americans are more bothered by protesters waving the Mexican flag than the U.S. flag during immigration protests, but this difference disappears when looking at subgroups. White respondents were significantly more likely to be bothered […]
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Using TikTok could be making you more politically polarized, new study finds
Using TikTok could be making you more politically polarized, new study finds A new study found that people on TikTok tend to follow accounts that align with their own political beliefs, creating echo chambers among users. The study analyzed a massive dataset of over 16 million TikTok videos and found that right-leaning communities are more […]
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Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues
Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues due to self-censorship and polarization, which has led to a decline in trust among citizens. The polarization between Republicans and Democrats has resulted in […]
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Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles
Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles Perceived consensus can drive moral intolerance, especially when people feel strongly about an issue. However, when there’s disagreement within a community about moral issues, it can push individuals to be more tolerant and respectful of others’ views. The opposite is also […]
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