Social Sciences: Mapping Your Political Ideology

Student Name Professor Name Course Date Social Sciences The survey titled Mapping Your Political Ideology in 17 Questions helps me understand that it is important for everyone to have his own political identity. The extensive range of questions, covering almost all aspects, surprised me the most. The questions like “what is your most important source of political information,” and “which political party you prefer” allow me to look into myself and ask why political information is needed. Because of this survey, I have come to realize that I must have my own ideology. Just like various other people, I used to stay away from politics, considering it a waste of time. But now, I understand that it is not a waste of time and that I should always read newspapers, watch television and surf the internet to know what’s going on in my country and which politicians are dominating these days. It tells a lot about my ideology and makes me understand that the future of democracy is unstable. These days, poor people are living a miserable life, and politicians seem to be in a competition all the time. I feel that they are not actually working for the betterment and prosperity of the country; instead, they are working on their own and remain busy with collecting lots of money every day. It looks like they have no concern with the people, and that’s why lots of conflicts arise at national and international levels. Whenever we turn on our television or pick up the newspaper to read something, we come across a lot of sad an...