The economic backgrounds of politicians
Research on the economic backgrounds of politicians is once again flourishing in political
science. In this article, we describe the economic characteristics that scholars have recently …
science. In this article, we describe the economic characteristics that scholars have recently …
(N) one of us? The case for descriptive representation of the contemporary working class
This article departs from the normative-theoretical literature on descriptive representation,
which argues that some disadvantaged groups need a special form of representation. Most …
which argues that some disadvantaged groups need a special form of representation. Most …
Who feels they can understand and have an impact on political processes? Socio-demographic correlates of political efficacy in 46 countries, 1996–2016
While recent research has produced robust objective evidence of unequal representation in
democracies, there is little evidence about whether this inequality is consistent with …
democracies, there is little evidence about whether this inequality is consistent with …
Class gaps in perceptions of political voice: liberal democracies 1974–2016
This article explores the role of occupation, education and income on individuals'
perceptions of being politically represented. Based on ISSP surveys in 19 liberal …
perceptions of being politically represented. Based on ISSP surveys in 19 liberal …
Unevenly unequal responsiveness: Public opinion and redistributive policy shifts in Western Europe since 2008
Recent studies puzzle over why it is that democratically elected governments have not
responded to rising inequality by engaging in more redistribution. While some scholars …
responded to rising inequality by engaging in more redistribution. While some scholars …
'We Didn't Know What We Were Eating Tomorrow': How Class Origin Shapes the Political Outlook of Members of the Parliament in Britain
Most work in political science on class and political ideology is focussed on politicians' class
destination rather than class origins. Yet that is inconsistent with evidence in the case of the …
destination rather than class origins. Yet that is inconsistent with evidence in the case of the …
The Class Ceiling in Politics
Prior studies have documented that working-class individuals rarely become
parliamentarians. We know less about when in the career pipeline to parliament workers …
parliamentarians. We know less about when in the career pipeline to parliament workers …
Failing by design; exploring the currere lived experiences of a low‐socioeconomic status boy in primary school
This phenomenological research draws upon Pinar's concept of currere to frame the lived
experiences of Cian, a young boy in an economically disadvantaged primary school in …
experiences of Cian, a young boy in an economically disadvantaged primary school in …
[HTML][HTML] Careerism and working-class decline: The role of party selectorates in explaining trends in descriptive (mis-) representation
L Elsässer - Electoral Studies, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent decades have seen a growing underrepresentation of working-class legislators and
the parallel rise of professionalized “career politicians”, especially in centre-left parties …
the parallel rise of professionalized “career politicians”, especially in centre-left parties …
The politics of income inequality: redistribution, turnout and responsiveness
M Polacko - Statistics, Politics and Policy, 2022 - degruyter.com
Income inequality is viewed as one of the greatest challenges facing democracies today.
Democracy is predicated on the ideal of equality, but political inequality occurs when the …
Democracy is predicated on the ideal of equality, but political inequality occurs when the …