Race, Class, and Voter Participation
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Sociologists find voter participation varies by race, ethnicity, and class, tracing gaps to historical exclusion and present-day barriers alike.
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A worker without flexible hours or child care faces a structural barrier to voting that a salaried worker with paid leave does not.
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A participation gap reflects structural access and historical exclusion; it is not evidence any group lacks interest in voting.