Social Forces

Monday, November 04, 2024

Like other Americans during this election cycle, I am learning there is a “political sociology.” In our affluent society, it is about the influences of education, gender, race, and citizenship status in predicting national voting trends and this election’s outcomes.

I’ve been fascinated by political sociology, which studies power dynamics, social movements, political institutions, and cultural values. It illuminates how contemporary society shapes an election cycle’s challenges and opportunities. Current social forces impacting our social lives are shaping our political outcomes.

We’re keenly aware of America’s political battling forces. Our current society has efforts to get out the votes targeting potential voters based on factors like education, gender, and ethnicity. This is a new swing that needs understanding.

Following this election cycle’s ups and downs makes us aware of how we have changed both as a nation and socially. We are learning how and why our political and economic institutions are changing and recognizing what makes our population so divided.

Dear Friends: Soon, this election will be over, and we will be wiser. Diana