reasons why some groups are less likely to participate

Question 1

one reason why some groups are less likely to participate is because of poor role models

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

another reason why some groups are some groups are less likely to participate is because of the prejudice against women.

Answer 2

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.