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School Subjects Shape Political Views in English Youth

10/10/2025

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Researchers at the University of Manchester find secondary school subjects shape English students’ political preferences from adolescence to adulthood.
Arts and humanities subjects, like History and Art, align with greater left-wing support, including the Green Party, suggesting curriculum design's influence.
Business and Economics studies correlate with higher support for right-wing parties, such as the Conservative Party, in West European Politics.

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Researchers at the University of Manchester find secondary school subjects shape English students’ political preferences from adolescence to adulthood.
Arts and humanities subjects, like History and Art, align with greater left-wing support, including the Green Party, suggesting curriculum design's influence.
Business and Economics studies correlate with higher support for right-wing parties, such as the Conservative Party, in West European Politics.