Political Science and Sociology Panel
The Impact of Racial Discrimination on Political Participation
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Sociology
Minor
Chinese Study
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Dr. Diane Nititham
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Racial minorities frequently experience pervasive racism in the US. This raises important areas to study, including the ways in which perceptions of racism affect political participation. I explore two contrasting perspectives on my research question and draw on existing literature to propose two hypotheses. Applying critical theory allows me to scrutinize how racism operates within the community to shape individual experiences and opportunities for political participation, elevating the issue toward improving the status quo, challenging and dismantling systemic injustices.This paper uses quantitative analysis of ANES data and qualitative analysis of interviews to delve into the impact of general discrimination and individual experiences and views. The findings obtained contribute nuanced insights into the dynamics between racism and voting, inform potential characteristics to promote equity and inclusion in democratic processes. Through this study, I extend the existing sociological literature by addressing the limitations that the literature review focused primarily on specific racial and ethnic groups, while coping with limitations of secondary data analysis that did not directly engage individuals' experiences of racism and racial consciousness, limiting the depth of understanding of its impact on political engagement by conducting interviews to delve deeper into their experiences and perspectives.
Spring Scholars Week 2024 Event
Political Science and Sociology Panel
The Impact of Racial Discrimination on Political Participation
Racial minorities frequently experience pervasive racism in the US. This raises important areas to study, including the ways in which perceptions of racism affect political participation. I explore two contrasting perspectives on my research question and draw on existing literature to propose two hypotheses. Applying critical theory allows me to scrutinize how racism operates within the community to shape individual experiences and opportunities for political participation, elevating the issue toward improving the status quo, challenging and dismantling systemic injustices.This paper uses quantitative analysis of ANES data and qualitative analysis of interviews to delve into the impact of general discrimination and individual experiences and views. The findings obtained contribute nuanced insights into the dynamics between racism and voting, inform potential characteristics to promote equity and inclusion in democratic processes. Through this study, I extend the existing sociological literature by addressing the limitations that the literature review focused primarily on specific racial and ethnic groups, while coping with limitations of secondary data analysis that did not directly engage individuals' experiences of racism and racial consciousness, limiting the depth of understanding of its impact on political engagement by conducting interviews to delve deeper into their experiences and perspectives.