Political beliefs change over time, and they do this in a few important ways:
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Changing Populations:
- As different groups of people grow in number, beliefs can change to include their ideas and needs. For example, in the U.S., the Latino population went from 12.5% in 2000 to 18.7% in 2020. This growth led political parties to be more welcoming and inclusive.
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Economic Changes:
- When there are economic problems, like a financial crisis, people’s beliefs can shift. For example, during the 2008 financial crisis, many people began to feel populist ideas, which changed political ideas on both the left and right around the world.
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Technology Changes:
- The rise of technology has changed how people talk to each other. Now, political beliefs use social media to reach more people. Studies show that 69% of U.S. adults are on social media, which helps increase political involvement.
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Global Issues:
- Political beliefs are also changing because of global problems like climate change and migration. More than 70% of countries are becoming more aware of how connected we all are, and this is changing political discussions.
These points show how political beliefs are always evolving and responding to the world around us.