NATURE OF POLITICAL CULTURE OF THE COASTAL FISHERMEN IN BANGLADESH: A FIELD STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.14456/apsr.2024.14Keywords:
Political Culture, Political Attitudes, Coastal Fishermen, BangladeshAbstract
This study is to explore the nature of political culture of coastal fishermen towards the existing politics of Bangladesh. The following are a few of the primary goals of this current research: 1) To investigate the views, opinions, and extent of political culture of coastal fishermen; 2) To determine the political engagement of fishermen living in coastal regions of Bangladesh; and 3) To assess the influence of the political awareness of fishermen living in coastal areas. In this study, I have attempted to uncover the political attitudes of coastal fishermen towards the political culture of Bangladesh. This research examines the scenario of political attitudes among coastal communities in Bangladesh. The research took place in two unions located in the Patuakhali district. Qualitative methods were employed to collect data, specifically examining political involvement, cultural influences, and the perspectives of fishermen living along the coast. A random sampling method was used to gather data from 127 respondents in the field. The study fixated on the political attitudes of coastal fishermen and their perceptions towards the political culture in Bangladesh. In conclusion, based on the research findings, several recommendations have been projected to boost the awareness of coastal fishermen. These recommendations aim to contribute to the development of democracy in Bangladesh.
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