Option #2: Political Socialization A variety of factors influence our political socialization. The following are common influences: family, peers, religion, socio-economic status, race/ethnicity, media, major life events, and education. Choose three of these, explain the role they play in political socialization, and describe their impact on your own political development. Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length and conform to Guide to Writing and APA (Links to an external site.). Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the course textbook: Riemer, N., Simon, D. W., & Romance, J. (2016). The challenge of politics: An introduction to political science (5th ed.). Washington, D.C.: CQ Press. ISBN-13: 978-1506323473
