reasons why some groups are less likely to participate Flashcards
one reason why some groups are less likely to participate is because of poor role models
This is because fewer candidates come from a background similar to the voters from an ethnic minority so they believe politicians don’t understand their problems.
For example, Barrack Obama was the first and only non-white president in the US.
another reason why some groups are some groups are less likely to participate is because of the prejudice against women.
This is because politics is seen as a ‘mans game’ and the media can portray female candidates in a negative way, putting more emphasis on their looks rather than achievements.
For example, Hilary Clinton suffered from online abuse whilst running for president in the 2016 election.