Political Socialisation: Ideological Reproduction or Critical Political Learning? A Comparative Assessment of Socialising Agents Introduction Political socialisation refers to the processes through which individuals acquire political orientations, values, beliefs, and behavioural dispositions toward authority, power, and governance. From early childhood through adulthood, diverse institutional and informal agents shape political consciousness. The comparative influence of family, … Continue reading Assess the comparative influence of family, educational institutions, peer groups, media, and state apparatuses in structuring political orientations. To what extent does political socialisation reflect processes of ideological reproduction versus critical political learning?