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Understanding Voter Behavior: Insights into Who Votes and Who Doesn't

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Voter behavior in America reveals significant disparities in participation. While more individuals vote in presidential elections compared to off-year elections, many still do not engage due to factors like "ballot fatigue," bad weather, or lack of interest. Sociological factors significantly influence voter turnout, including income levels, education, community integration, and party affiliation. Gender also plays a role, with women voting more than men. This analysis explores these various factors by creating profiles of two fictional American individuals: a typical voter and a non-voter, assessing their backgrounds and influences.

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  1. Voter behavior

  2. idiotes—those that did not vote or otherwise take part in public life millions of Americans don’t vote!

  3. more vote in presidential elections than in off-year elections • more vote in general elections than in primary or special elections • “ballot fatigue”

  4. “cannot voters” “non voters” little difference who wins bad weather overwhelming or lengthy election procedures time-zone factor lack of interest • resident aliens • ill or physically disabled • unexpectedly called from home • mental conditions • jail or prison • religious beliefs

  5. so, who does vote? • higher levels of income, education and occupational status • well-integrated into community life • strong sense of party identification • women vote more than men

  6. The Sociological Factors that affect voter behavior are… • a voter’s personal characteristics (age, race, religion, income, occupation, education, etc.) • a voter’s group affiliations (family, co-workers, friends, etc.)

  7. Now… • You are going to create two fictional American people. You can choose to create • the typical voter and non voter • the typical Democrat and Republican You can either draw these individuals or find pictures in magazines. On the back, you are to write a profile for each, including all the characteristics we discussed in class today: income, occupation, education, gender, age, religious and ethnic background, geographical location