Fight not flight: The effects of explicit racism on minority political engagement

Besco, Randy; Garcia-Rios, Sergio; Lagodny, Julius; Lajevardi, Nazita; Oskooii, Kassra A. R.; Tolley, Erin

doi:10.1016/j.electstud.2022.102515

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“…The corresponding figures in the 2017 and 2021 Swedish surveys are 18 percentage points and 9 percentage points, respectively. 14 In addition, previous literature has shown that past experiences of discrimination may increase political participation (Besco et al 2022;Oskooii 2020;Pantoja, Ramirez, and Segura 2001). At first glance, our result that expectations of discrimination dampen interest in running for office may appear to run counter to previous findings.…”

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“…For example, relationships between law enforcement and communities of colour ease (Aneja and Ritadhi 2022;Christiani et al 2022), political knowledge and participation increase among minority constituents (Fisher et al 2015;Griffin and Keane 2006;Wolak and Juenke 2021), and voters evaluate governmental responsiveness more positively (Arnesen and Peters 2018;Banducci, Donovan, and Karp 2004). Indeed, several studies have shown that experiences of discrimination and the desire to improve public policy can motivate members of underrepresented groups to take political action (Besco et al 2022;Oskooii 2020;Pantoja, Ramirez, and Segura 2001).…”

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Do Minorities Feel Welcome in Politics? A Cross-Cultural Study of the United States and Sweden

Lajevardi,

Mårtensson,

Vernby

2024

Brit. J. Polit. Sci.

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Racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in most Western democracies. This article investigates one potential root cause behind this pattern: minority and majority citizens might expect to feel discriminated against if they enter politics. Using data from three large-scale surveys, we find that minorities in both the United States and Sweden are less likely to expect to feel welcome than the majority population. These discrepancies in expected discrimination persist, even after controlling for other factors. Moreover, expected discrimination is not without political consequences: those who expect to feel less welcome are less likely to indicate an interest in running for political office. Finally, these results do not differ for politically engaged citizens who constitute a more realistic pool of potential candidates. We conclude by discussing what expectations of discrimination can tell us about the fairness of the political system and how these attitudes shape political ambition among minorities.

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Do Minorities Feel Welcome in Politics? A Cross-Cultural Study of the United States and Sweden

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Mårtensson,

Vernby

2024

Brit. J. Polit. Sci.

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“…The feeling of identity towards a group has an important role in contributing to the country's politics. A study conducted by Besco et al (2022)…”

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What Drives Political Engagement of the Young Generation? A Political Psychology Study

Alfaruqy¹,

Padmonurcahyo²

2023

Ind. Jour. Religion and Society

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Political engagement of the young generation is needed for a democratic country, including Indonesia. However, political engagement has psychological challenges for the younger generation. This study aimed to determine the political engagement level of the young generation and some factors that influence it. The research was designed with mixed methods. The political engagement scale (16 items; α =0.862) was administered with an open-ended questionnaire to 600 students. Interviews to deepen the answers to the questionnaire were conducted with 6 participants (3 male, and 3 female). The results indicate that the political engagement of the young generation, especially college students, is in the high category. Factors that influence political engagement include personal factors (motivation to contribute and personal interest), national condition factors (perception of the nation's condition and perceived influence), information access factors, and social-environmental factors. This finding complements previous research, that personal factors are the most powerful in influencing student political involvement. The research has implications for government institutions, education, political parties, and families in influencing the political engagement of the younger generation with effective strategies.

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The empowerment effect of visible political representation: Examining the impact of Muslim representation on political outcomes

Lajevardi,

Mårtensson,

Vernby

2024

Electoral Studies

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Fight not flight: The effects of explicit racism on minority political engagement

Cited by 7 publications

References 31 publications

Do Minorities Feel Welcome in Politics? A Cross-Cultural Study of the United States and Sweden

Do Minorities Feel Welcome in Politics? A Cross-Cultural Study of the United States and Sweden

What Drives Political Engagement of the Young Generation? A Political Psychology Study

The empowerment effect of visible political representation: Examining the impact of Muslim representation on political outcomes

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