This survey explores how people perceive changes in political discourses over time.
In particular, it focuses on the concept of the "overton window". The term stands for "a political model that describes the range of policies considered acceptable, and those deemed unacceptable, by the majority of a population at a particular time. It also outlines the range of policies along a spectrum of more or less government involvement" (Decherney, 2025).
As a result, the overton window is not fixed; it can rather shift as social attitudes, cultural norms and political contexts change. Ideas that were once seen as outside the mainstream may become widely accepted, while others may become less acceptable.
Common examples of political initiatives having moved into the mainstream include women's suffrage and same-sex marriage (Decherney, 2025).
The survey aims to understand whether individuals perceive any change in the overton window, how they interpret its direction and how they evaluate its impact. It does not assume that such a shift has occurred.
All responses are anonymous and will be used solely for analytical purposes.
(Source: Decherney, S. (2025, May 20). Overton window. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Overton-window)