Social Class and Politics

Class Plays a huge role when it comes to socieity and being seen as equal. Voting gives a sense of equality to the people. To be able to vote says "I belong." When one can not vote its known as a "political alienation," which can lead to what the book also calls "group conflict." Not to mention, having the right to vote allows having a say or part in your surroundings. It also is more then that, voting hs a impact on political attitudes and behavior, which can create discrimination amongst all races and social groups. You can have two mexicans, one whom is a first generation and another who is not legal. Because one may be able to vote, it creates a "in group" conflict. Black struggles, Latino struggles, Asian struggles and many more groups show that when they were able to be the discrimination laws and find ways to vote, they're lives were changed, them voting changed laws, discrimination, and allowed for them to have a better life!
To find more informationi on this topic refere back to our book we are reading in class, "Fluid Borders." Specifically chapter 4, you can also go online to google and type in, "civil rights movements (latinos/chicanos)"