USA: Reasons why White People May be More Likely to Participate in Politics (explanations)

Question 1

they’ll benefit more from it

Answer 1

in the US white people have always had the right to vote, they’re also more likely to be wealthy + have higher levels of education which are linked to higher voter turnout

Question 2

more role models

Answer 2

• US politics are seen as a ‘white mans game’ as its mainly dominated by middle aged white males
• there for white people are more likely to become involved as they may feel their views are better represented