Date of Award
Spring 4-30-2015
Document Type
Honors Project
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Political Science and International Affairs
First Advisor
Farnsworth, Stephen
Second Advisor
Kramer, Jack
Major or Concentration
Political Science
Abstract
Inequality is rising in the United States. One of the possible ramifications of this trend could be a shift in the political landscape over the next couple decades. In particular, Americans could become more divided politically on class-based lines due to the economic strain put on the working class. Using data from the University of Mary Washington's Center for Leadership and Media Studies' 2014 Survey, this paper strives to explore the current landscape of class-based politics. First, it explores if class-based politics are still salient in Virginia by examining if there is a correlation between an individuals' self-defined class and various political beliefs. If not, then it explores why class-based politics do not affect political choices.
Recommended Citation
Hermerding, Benjamin Fredrick, "Which Side Are We On? The Effect of Self-Identified Class on Political Elections in Virginia" (2015). Student Research Submissions. 113.
https://scholar.umw.edu/student_research/113