If the "New Working Class" Has the Most to Gain

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the "new working class" has the most to gain from political participation, why does this fastest-growing part of the population have low turnout rates?

• A)Members have few associations that build solidarity and promote their unique interests as a whole.
• B)As members have more privileges than other groups, they appreciate them less and do not act to maintain them.
• C)Members are in jobs with low education requirements and thus lack the knowledge or interest to participate.
• D)Members are in low-paying positions that have high potential for advancement, so they spend more time in economic activity than in political activity.

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