Sociology
Political sociology
Media
Social movements and their effects
The social structure of political beliefs and action
Social interactions
Political opinion
Socio-political trends
Public opinion
Ideologies
Political socialization, education, life experience
Political parties
Social trends, dynamics, and structures
Political policies
Pluralism and power relations
State and society
Power relationships within and between social groups
Institutionalization of local, national, and global political regimes
Historical intersection of politics and the economy
Personalities
Urbanization and other political and social forces
Political contention
Educated opinions
Active citizens