Political Gene

The term "political gene" refers to the idea that certain political beliefs and behaviors may have a genetic or biological basis. This concept suggests that an individual's predisposition toward political attitudes, such as conservatism or liberalism, can be influenced by their genetic makeup, alongside environmental factors like upbringing and culture. Research in behavioral genetics has explored how inherited traits, such as personality and temperament, might correlate with political preferences, leading to debates about the extent to which our politics are shaped by nature versus nurture.