Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Family vs. Politics
A study reveals an inverse relationship between family ties and political participation. The more people rely on the family to provide services, insurance, and resources, the lower one's political participation and civic engagement. Strong family ties are a substitute for generalized trust, instead of a complement to trust.
Something to consider next time the far right espouses family values in their campaigns.
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