Political Stereotypes: A Comparative Analysis

Typically one’s experiences in life gage one’s beliefs about government and its role in daily life. Those distant in generations often differ in beliefs greatly rather than those who are more similar in age. Like one’s experiences and hardships shape their outlooks on life, political ideology is often shaped by events that occur in federal and state government. World War II, the Great Depression, and the recession of 2008 are all events that may have affected individuals in different aspects. Even those from different regions may hold different views from one’s own region. In contrast, families tend to hold the same political beliefs and outlooks on government involvement. In addition, those who share the same ethnic background may also
However, this in mind, he wholeheartedly believes that each individual vote is important. Further, he stated that the root of our government’s problem is that individuals will vote for an incumbent for the mere fact that they are an incumbent rather than their platforms. An ideal form of government for my grandfather is for statesmen to run government. To clarify, individuals would serve a maximum of two terms and then continue to lead their previous career, rather than make a career as a politician. In addition, there needs to be an increase in voter turnout for a great difference to be made in all levels of government. Through these means an ideal government can be formed.

Having experiences many hardships and witnessed many large historical events, my grandfather has a political ideology much different from mine. Although my grandfather and I have lived together for many years, our ideologies differ greatly. Having been born and raised in a different era than my grandfather, our experiences are quite different, affecting our ideals. In conclusion, individuals’ blank slates are painted with the catalysts that are one’s different experiences and