Why Fewer Americans Speak up on Political Issues

Self-Censorship And The ‘Spiral Of Silence’: Why Americans Are Less Likely To Publicly Voice Political Opinions

Polarization undermines democracy by making the essential processes of democratic deliberation – discussion, negotiation, compromise and bargaining over public policies – difficult, if not impossible. The post Self-Censorship And The ‘Spiral Of Silence’: Why Americans Are Less Likely To Publicly Voice Political Opinions appeared first on Study Finds.

Self-censorship and the 'spiral of silence': Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their political opinions

For decades, Americans' trust in one another has been on the decline, according to the most recent General Social Survey.

'Spiral of silence': Why so many Americans keep quiet about politics

James L. Gibson, Washington University in St. LouisFor decades, Americans’ trust in one another has been on the decline, according to the most recent General Social Survey.A major factor in that downshift has been the concurrent rise in the polarization between the two major political parties. Suppo...

Self-censorship and the 'spiral of silence': Why Americans are less ...

Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues

Polarization has led many people to feel they're being silenced. AP Photo/Andrew HarnikFor decades, Americans’ trust in one another has been on the decline, according to the most recent General Social Survey. A major factor in that downshift has been the concurrent rise in the polarization between the two major political parties. Supporters of Republicans and Democrats are far more likely than in the past to view the opposite side with distrust.…

Why fewer Americans speak up on political issues

Self-censorship and the 'spiral of silence': Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues.