Do Political Divides Create Social Divides?

We will be at Southeast Regional Library in Study Room F!!!

About the Group:

This is a friendly Socratic Café where we explore big ideas through open conversation. No philosophy background is needed, just curiosity, respect, and a willingness to share and listen.

### Discussion Questions:

1. How does politics shape the way we see ourselves as part of a community?
2. In what ways do political divides affect friendships and family relationships?
3. Can we separate our social identity from our political identity? Why or why not?
4. How does political language spill into everyday conversation and change how we interact?
5. Do you think politics makes people more likely to avoid certain social situations?
6. How does media coverage of politics influence how we treat each other socially?
7. Has politics made us more tribal in our daily lives, or more connected?
8. How do generational differences in politics affect social bonds between younger and older people?
9. Can political disagreement ever strengthen relationships instead of weakening them?
10. What role does social media play in turning politics into a social experience?
11. How does politics shape our sense of belonging in neighborhoods, schools, or workplaces?
12. Does discussing politics in casual settings create more openness, or more tension?
13. How does politics influence who feels included or excluded in social groups?
14. Are there ways to bring people together socially that deliberately move beyond politics?
15. What does it mean to live “socially well” in a politically divided time?