New Threat of Culture Wars? The Religious Roots of Public Opinion Polarization on Culture Wars Issues in Europe

• In Event: Polarization and Extremism

Brief Overview

Pundits often talk about culture wars as a new phenomenon in politics. In this comparative study of public opinion polarization, I emphasize the enduring role of religious culture and the diminishing part of economic scarcity differences in Europe.

Authors

• Tadeas Cely, Dartmouth College

• Andrew Roberts, Northwestern University