Under Representstion of Ethnic Minorities Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 reasons?
A
Prejudice, Felony disenfranchisement, less likely to participate in politics.
2
Q
What is felony disenfranchisement?
A
This means that people form an ethnic minority background who have been imprisoned can have their voting rights stripped away from them in some states.
3
Q
How does Prejudice under represent minorities?
A
Its argued that ethnic minority candidates are faced with prejudice from white voters.
4
Q
How does felony disenfranchisement under represent minorities?
A
Because they can have their voting rights taken away from something they cant control. Also stops them from being a candidate.
5
Q
How is minorities being less likely to participate in politics a under representation?
A
Because it creates a negative image for them.
