Distribution of Political Power

Distribution of Political Power
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Introduction
Distribution of political power is a theory that can only be accomplished in a democratic setting. However, in such a setting, equal distribution of power can be something that is quite difficult to find. In fact, in most democracies, a small group of wealthy elites hold majority of political power (Bai & Lagunoff, 2011). It is true that democracy gives individuals the right to voice their opinions but even in such cases, it can be very difficult to successfully bring about change without proper support. The objective of this essay is to discuss how the distribution of political power affects the life chances of people who are under-represented in terms of race/ethnicity, class and gender.
Under-Representation
Minority groups face under-representation due to the fact that their position within a system always come second in respect to the majority groups. Consequently, their push for change is always met with tough resistance and their efforts bare little fruit. Consequently, the power of politics goes hand in hand with the ability to make resources available for any particular person (Mann, 2013). Resources play a vital role in enhancing life chances for many individuals primarily the young upcoming generations who have to build upon the works previous generations have already accomplished.
Underrepresentation takes place in the country’s legislature because that is where all decisions big or small are made and they affect everyone in the country. However, lobbyists and grass root organizations have their biggest fights here since they understand the power of politics. Big companies and wealthy people have always been able to pay lobbyists and politicians thousands and even millions of dollars to support their causes (Siegel, 2009). However, this leaves the average citizen simply complaining about the injustices which are taking place. While grass root org...