The Effect of Race on Voter Turnout
Does voter turnout amongst various races stem from a lack of resources, or just plain laziness? The determining factors have been studied and pondered in the minds of many for years. The effect of race on voter turnout is often hypothesized and associated with lower levels of voter mobilization, weaker mobilizing institutions, and higher barriers to voter participation. Furthermore, America has seen several trends and fluctuations in the turnout of the minority voter throughout history. Unfortunately, minority voters have not been known to forcefully turnout, but rather express a sense of apathy towards elections (Hill and Leighley 1996). Throughout this analyzation I will address these issues and provide various opinions and theories regarding the demographic factor of race on voter turnout. Additionally, voter behavior among races in the most recent presidential election will be included. Lastly, I will take a look at the impact of gender within the demographic factor of race. The information and analyzations regarding race and voter turnout are most often based upon one’s own theories. In 1949, an author by the name of V. O. Key brought forth one of the most
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