Tag: societal norms

• Short explainer – What is the personalization of politics? What are the negatives and positives?

  

  The personalization of politics refers to the focus on the personality and characteristics of political candidates, rather than on their policies and positions on issues. While personalization can have some positive effects, such as helping voters to relate to candidates and making politics more engaging for the general public, it can also have negative consequences, such as distracting from important policy discussions and creating a cult of personality around certain candidates. It is important for voters to consider both the personal and policy-related aspects of candidates when making their decisions at the ballot box.

  Tristan Hotham

  December 18, 2022

  Echo Chambers, Fake News, Filter Bubbles, Personalisation of Politics, Personalization of Politics, Politics, Social Media

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