Representation in USA Flashcards
1
Q
Describe what groups are most likely to be underrepresented in the USA
A
Women 💃
Ethnic minorities 🙋🏽♂️🙋♂️
2
Q
Explain might some groups be underrepresented in the USA
A
Racism 🙎🏼♂️
Incumbency effect 👨💼
Poverty 💔
3
Q
What group & why might they underrepresented because of sexism?
A
women💃
may be reluctant to put themselves forward as candidates bc face sexism media📲
4
Q
What group & why might they underrepresented because of the incumbency effect ?
A
Ethic minorities 🙋🏽♂️🙋♂️
The idea of once you are already elected, it’s easier to stay in office 📈👨💼
5
Q
What group & why might they underrepresented because of poverty ?
A
Ethnic minorities🙋🏽♂️🙋♂️
More likely to live in poverty so less likely to vote & stand for election 😭💔💔
