Political bias
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Political bias refers to the bias or manipulation of information to favor a particular political position, party, or candidate. Closely associated with a media bias, it often describes how journalists, television programs, or news organizations party political figures or policy issues.
Bias emerges in a political context when individuals engage in an inability or an unwillingness to understand a politically opposing point of view. Such bias in individuals may have its roots in their personality traits and thinking styles; it is unclear whether individuals at particular positions along the political spectrum are more biased than any other individuals.
Political bias exists beyond simple presentation and understanding of view-points favouring a particular political leader or party, but transcends into the readings and interactions undertaken daily among individuals. The prevalence of political bias has a lasting impact with proven effects on voter behaviour and consequent political outcomes.
With an understanding of political bias comes the acknowledgment of its violation of expected political neutrality, and with that the creation of political bias.