Polarization refers to the growing ideological division and emotional animosity between political groups, leading to reduced common ground and increased political conflict.
Polarization affects democratic governance by making compromise more difficult, increasing gridlock, and potentially undermining democratic norms and institutions.
Polarization isn't just about policy differences—it involves emotional hostility and identity-based divisions between groups.
Polarization affects democratic governance by making compromise more difficult, increasing gridlock, and potentially undermining democratic norms and institutions.
Polarization isn't just about policy differences—it involves emotional hostility and identity-based divisions between groups.