List the influence of race/ethnicity, gender, and social stratification on voting. Discuss the similarities and differences among these factors
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
1. White and Black voters turn out in about the same numbers; Hispanics and Asians lag
behind.
2. Men vote at lower rates than women in all races/ethnicities except Asians, which has
equal rates for both genders.
3. The higher the education level, the higher the voting rates.
4. Overall, comparing all factors, wealthy, educated Whites have the biggest influence
on elections. This mostly has to do with the fact that there is a larger population of
Whites than other racial/ethnic categories.
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