What Role Do Political Parties Play In Political Socialization?

A political party is a formal organization that has a political agenda and seeks a voice and power (Class notes 26/11). Typically these parties are the most important instruments for political mobilization when it comes to mass politics (Class notes 26/11). Political parties are required to mobilize and control citizens by various means. These include ideology, patronage and repression among others (Class notes 26/11). Superior leadership, planning, organization, information and resources are what political parties need in order to become and stay successful (Class notes 26/11). Political parties offer ideology, leadership and political participation which provides the government with legitimacy (Class notes 26/11). These parties are used as a tool for
For so long under colonial rule there was no room for upward movement in socio-economic classes. With political parties and new government positions opening, there is the creation of the possibility of upward mobility. Political parties also serve as a medium for the creation of political coalitions to increase power (Class notes 26/11). They are a channel for upward pressure from party rank-and-file, affiliates, interest groups and unions (Class notes 26/11). By the molding of attitudes of party members and the wider public issues of concert political parties contribute to political socialization (Class notes 26/11). In proposing programs that line with the party ideology to garner support they influence public policies. Lastly, political parties ensure political stability by absorbing increasing levels of political participation due to modernization (Class notes 26/11).
In the developed states of western society, political parties provide a common agenda in order to strengthen integration on the national level (Class notes 26/11). In developed states political parties are a way for people to express and define their needs. These parties are