Question

5. In 2004, a report published in USA pointed to the increasing inequalities in that country.
Inequalities in income reflected in the participation of people in democracy. It also shaped their
abilities to influence the decisions taken by the government. The report highlighted that:
a) If an average Black family earns $100 then the income of average white family is $162. A
White family has 12 times more wealth than the average Black family,
b) In a President's election 'nearly nine out of 10 individuals in families with income over
$75,000 have voted. These people are the top 20% of the population in terms of their
income. On the other hand, only 5 people out of 10 from families with income less than
$15,000 have voted. They are the bottom 20% of the population in terms of their income.
c) About 95% contribution to the political parties comes from the rich. This gives them
opportunity to express their opinion and concern, which is not available to most citizens.
d) As poor sections participate less in politics, the government does not listen to their concerns
coming out of poverty, getting job, education, healthcare and housing from them. Politicians
hear most regularly about the concerns of business and the most rich.
Write a brief note on 'Democracy and Poverty' using the information given in this report but
using examples from India.​

Answer 1

moj nhi pata sorry jab pata chaly tab sand karo gha