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Write an essay on „Democracy and Poverty‟ using the information given in the below report.

In 2004 a report published in the 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:
If an average Black family earns $ 100 then the income of the average White family is $ 162. A White family has twelve times more wealth than the average Black family. In a President‟election „nearly 9 out of 10 individuals in families with income over $ 75,000 have voted. These people are in 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 in the bottom 20% of the population in terms of their income. About 95% of the contribution to the political parties comes from the rich. This allows them to express their opinions and concerns, which is not available to most citizens.

As poor sections participate less in politics, the government does not listen to their concerns – coming out of poverty, getting a job, education, health care and housing for them. Politicians hear most regularly about the concerns of business persons and the rich.

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