Political Self The Good Citizen is defined by laws, regimes and rulers; but the moral fiber (and universal characteristics) of a good person is fixed and it transcends the expectations of any particular political regime. ;includes behaving in accordance with the rules, norms, and expectations of our own state and society. Defining Citizenship Throughout history, people of diverse moral character have claimed to be models of good citizenship. Ancient Greeks the concept of citizenship was only partly related to accidents of birth and political geography A citizen was a member of the community who legally belonged to the polis as well as who had certain political rights. A crucial detail of being a citizen was that the person was a male. In eighteenth-century Europe Citizen became a term applicable to those who claimed the right to petition or sue the government. Citizens were distinguished from slaves, who had no claims or rights and were regarded as chattel (property); the foremost legal obligation was to show loyalty and obey the sovereign. Political Culture Encompasses the prevailing moral values, beliefs and myths people live by and for which they are willing to die. It also includes the collective memory of a society; virtually anything and everything that shapes our shared perceptions of reality is part of our political culture. A political culture is like a filter for our personal experiences -- without it, we lack any common interpretation of reality The process of being conditioned to think and behave in a socially acceptable manner is called socialization Political Socialization the process whereby citizens develop the values, attitudes, beliefs, and opinions that enable them to support the political system. Family First and most important influence on the formation of individual values. Children are first socialized at home, within the family structure, learning what is and what is not permissible. Social class and minority status Family interest in political tends to increase with social standing Gender Gender differences can be important independent correlates of political behavior and opinions Religion Either the church or the state may present itself as the true source of moral authority Schools play a vital role in civic education (the process of inculcating in potential citizens the fundamental values and beliefs of the established order) some governments merely prescribe one or two courses in civics or history, require students to salute the flag, and hang a few pictures of national heroes on school walls. Peer groups refer either to a group of people who are friends or to people of similar age and characteristics. The Law some laws are designed to promote public order. Other laws prohibit violent or antisocial behavior society The Mass Media and Internet Mass Media; Television, Radio, Newspapers and Magazines -- are almost always owned or controlled by the state. While the Internet is monitored and websites the government finds objectionable are blocked Fake News Information, stories, or hoaxes created to deliberately misinform or deceive readers. For example; Clickbait, Propaganda, Satire/Parody, Sloppy Journalism, Misleading Headings, Biased/Slanted News, Imposter Content, Manipulated Content Two Kinds of Fake News 1. Misinformation false information which is unintentionally disseminated on online platforms; There is no propaganda intention; mostly there is no political intention 2. Disinformation Intended to convince online users to favor a group or individual political perspective; orchestrated, it’s funded, it’s planned. In politics, it’s run by professionals.