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

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?

Why do people become leftwing or rightwing? Is it nature or nurture? Jane Shaw, France

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.