dealignment (Meaning)
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dealignment (n)
a process whereby voters are moved toward nonpartisanship thus weakening the structure of political parties
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a process whereby voters are moved toward nonpartisanship thus weakening the structure of political parties
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In political science, dealignment refers to the weakening of traditional party affiliations among voters.
The phenomenon of dealignment has been observed in many Western democracies over the past few decades.
Sociologists study the factors contributing to dealignment, including changes in social attitudes and demographic shifts.
Dealignment can lead to greater volatility in electoral outcomes as voters become less tied to specific parties.
