Voting Behaviour Flashcards
Older citizens are more likely to vote for…
Conservative Parties
Younger people are more likely to vote for….
Left Wing parties, eg Labour
What is class de-alignment?
The trend where people no longer see themselves within a social class.
What has happened in the past years to class voting?
It has decreased, as parties have begun to appeal to a larger voter base.
What were the key links with class based voting?
Previously, to be middle/ upper class, you were a conservative.
Both parties would have strong links with specific constituencies, creating certain voting cultures.
There was rational choices with certain groups, as they supported certain groups better than the other.
Example of class based voting becoming less relevant.
‘The red wall’ during the 2019 election fell to the conservatives. This was due to previous mining communities voting in favour of the Leave campaign.
Who does class based voting aid in elections?
Smaller parties, such as UKIP. Especially when voting on certain topics.
Can gender impact the way people vote?
Very rarely.
The gender of party leaders also rarely has an impact, as the 1987 election had the same statistics as male party leaders had.
How does age impact the way people vote?
younger groups are more likely to vote for a third party, like the Lib Dems.
People with a stable income vote with the Conservatives.
Why do young people vote differently?
They don’t wish to be seen as ‘conservative’.
They have more of a focus upon justice and equality, which align with Labour. Usually due to their financial status.
Younger voters are usually emotional rather than rational.
Younger people have fewer responsibilities, making them have more liberal views.
Give an example of age voting in practise.
In 2016, the growth in Jeremy Corbyn and Labour’s surprise gains came from the youth vote.
Give an example when age based voting has achieved something.
The 2014 Scottish referendum, the new vote given to 16 & 17 yr olds demonstrated that 71% voted in favour of independence.
What is the impact that ethnicity has on voting?
They have a clear and consistent bias in favour of the Labour party.
Why do BAME groups support a more left wing approach?
usually a poorer community, meaning they adhere to the left wing economic approach better.
Why do the conservatives still have an election advantage?
The UK has an aging population, meaning most people fit into their demographic.
