Political parties Quote by Arlie Russell Hochschild
““Not only have the country's two main political parties split further apart on such issues, but political feeling also runs deeper than it did in the past. In 1960, when a survey asked American adults whether it would "distrub" them if their child married a member of the other political party, no more than 5 percent of either party answered "yes." But in 2010, 33 percent of Democrats and 0 percent of Republicans answered "yes." In fact, partyism, as some call it, now beats race as the source of divisive prejudice.””
About This Quote
Political identity has become a stronger source of prejudice than race, deepening division.
In simple terms: Party loyalty now fuels more bias than racial differences.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge partisan bias.
Themes
politics
prejudice
division
identity
social change
Mood
concerned
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- online debates
- community discussions
Key Concepts
social psychology
polarization
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does party loyalty affect personal relationships?
- What steps reduce partisan prejudice?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated party bias is difficult.
