Polarization
Social and political divides block dialogue and cooperation.
Context
National political polarization manifests locally, fracturing communities along partisan, cultural, and economic lines. Common ground becomes difficult to find.
How It Shows Up
- Social groups segregate along political or cultural identities
- Productive dialogue becomes impossible on contentious issues
- Win-lose thinking dominates over problem-solving
- Community events and spaces become politicized
- Leaders face attacks regardless of the merits of their proposals
Patterns That Address This
- Trust Infrastructure
- Shared Cultural Story
- Listening Infrastructure
- Intergenerational Wisdom Exchange