US-UK Right-Wing Divide: Immigration, Social Issues Traced to Cultural Factors
Differing attitudes towards immigration and social issues in the USA and UK can be traced back to historical and cultural factors, shaping the policies of right-wing parties in both nations. A recent survey and analysis using cultural theory shed light on these differences.
Multiculturalism has been a longer-standing feature in the USA, influencing attitudes towards immigration. UK right-wingers and US Republicans align closely on transgender rights, as this issue lacks religious roots. However, UK right-wing voters are more opposed to immigration and racial diversity than US Republicans. This can be explained by the cultural theory, which highlights the US Republican Party's strong influence by a Christian coalition shaping policies around religious values, contrasting with the UK Conservatives' more secular and pragmatic approach.
Cultural fears and identity politics, such as anti-immigration sentiments and traditional family values, play a larger role in Republican rhetoric. Trump supporters are keener on reducing government intervention than today's UK right-wingers. US conservatives are more opposed to abortion and same-sex marriage than their UK counterparts, indicating the greater influence of religion in US politics. UK left-wing voters tend to be more anti-immigration than US Democrats, further emphasizing the cultural divide.
Cultural theory provides a compelling framework to understand the differences between the US Republican Party and the UK Conservative Party, particularly in their approaches to immigration and social issues. This understanding is relevant to AQA Component 2 and helps compare party policies in the UK and the USA, aligning with AQA Component 3.2.2.4 and Edexcel Component 6.2.9.
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