Why do people become leftwing or rightwing? Is it nature or nurture?

<p>The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions. This week, a dive into the psychology of political attitudes. Are they moulded by our genes or by our environment and experience?</p><p>Why do people become leftwing or rightwing? Is it nature or nurture? <em>Jane Shaw, France</em></p><p><em>Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to </em><strong><a href="mailto:nq@theguardian.com">nq@theguardian.com</a></strong><em>. A selection will be published next Sunday.</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/28/people-leftwing-rightwing-nature-nurture-psychology-political-attitudes">Continue reading...</a>