Political Culture

This concept was first used by Gabriel Almond in 1956 in his essay “ Comparative Political System”. It is set of attitudes beleifs and orientations of the people towards the political system. This concept was first used by Gabriel Almond in 1956 in his essay “ Comparative Political System”. It is set of attitudes beleifs and orientations of the people towards the political system. Political Culture

Almond & Powell : “Political Culture is the pattern of individual attitudes and orientations towards politics, among the members of a political system.” Talcott Parsons : “ Political Culture is concerned with orientations towards political objects.” Definitions

It is a universal concept It is a comprehensive concept Every political system has distinct political culture It is a part of general culture Characteristics of Political Culture

Political culture influences political system. Political culture has its own sub- cultures. This concept is subjective in nature. It is larger than constitutional structures. It is a dynamic concept.

Historical Factors Geographical Factor Social Factors Economic Factors Determinants of Political Culture

Spread of Education Radio and Television News papers and Magazines Ideological basis of Political System Political Parties Determinants of Political Culture

Parochial Political Culture Subject Political Culture Participant Political Culture Mixed Political Culture Civic Political Culture Ideological Political Culture Homogeneous Political Culture Fragmented Political Culture Secular Political Culture Kinds of Political Culture

Education Radio And Television Secular Press Liberal Political System Secular State Social And Economic Equality Factors Helpful In The Growth of Secular Political Culture

Scientific and Technical Progress Political Parties Pressure and Interest Groups Industrialisation and Urbanisation Contd.

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE PGGCG -42 CHANDIGARH. By : Ruchika Joshi Assistant Professor