Does ones level of education influence their political stance?

Question

I attended two gatherings last weekend. One was a BBQ with some friends from my past that consisted mainly of people who were not college educated. Most were pro-war and pro Bush. The other was a dinner party with business associates that consisted of people who at a minimum had masters degrees in something. They were anti war and anti Bush administration. Am I seeing a pattern??

Answer 1

To answer your question, yes, education does play a role in political affiliation. However, not to the extent which many think it does. Education is more important in determining whether a person will be politically involved at all. It is one of several factors, including wealth, location, and background. In fact, one of the most important influences in determining one's political affiliation (at least between being associated with one party or another) is the affiliation of one's parents, friends, and relatives. "Political socialization (sp?)" as it is sometimes called, more directly influences the way people tend to view themselves politically.

Answer 2

Weird observation, considering most believe it's rich white people that are Republicans. Most rich white people have a college education. Additionally, you often here how the poverty stricken are Democrats. They most assuredly have no education. As you see stereotypes rarely tell the story.

If all college graduates are liberals, then they are not really free thinkers are they? They're obviously being educated to think a certain way. That would be worrisome, if it were true. Which it's not.

Answer 3

I don't think so, I think you were just in the right place at the right time. I have a lot of friend that aren't college graduates and they are anti-war anti Bush ans some of my college freinds are pro-war and Anti-Bush and some are anti-war and pro Bush. Go figure.

Answer 4

You are going to get some nasty comments on this board, but you are correct! the people that are not as well educated don't know enough to not vote against their own interests. Basically, the more educated people have learned how badly we are all getting screwed by the system and the less educated people haven't

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It does in some cases. College allows you to get information and have intelligent discussions about different issues. But some people could get educated about politics on their own if they chose to.

Answer 7

There is a clear correlation to anybody who looks. The higher the education the more likely a person is to be liberal.

Answer 8

Yes, you are seeing a pattern.

There's another pattern tho - people who make over 10 million a year. They become republicans and support Bush.

I'm hoping to get that rich, then I plan to convert. (not really).

Answer 9

People with lower education will have a narrow scope, while those with higher education will have a broader scope.

Answer 10

generally the less educated are more prone to stupid bravado and war talk,those who think more really know the issues and so are more cautious.