America's polarization has transformed the democratic process into a battleground of dysfunction, undermining compromise, respectful dialogue, and the foundational principles of democracy.
Political scientists found that the key driver of polarization globally is more about emotion and identity than policy positions, impacting well-established democracies and emerging economies alike.
Where Americans increasingly perceive opponents as enemies rather than mere adversaries, this shift is indicative of a profound societal transformation that has intensified since the 1980s.
Scholars are reexamining what divides us, questioning factors like online vitriol, inequality, anti-immigrant nationalism, and the appeal of strongman leadership amid uncertainty.
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