Gender and Age

Cards (2)

  • Gender voting statistics
    • Gender can be discounted as a motivating factor in voting.
    • In 1992, 18% of both men and women voted Liberal Democrat.
    • Slight tendency for women to vote for Labour; in 2017, 7% more women voted Labour.
    • In 1983; 46% of women voted Conservative for Thatcher - versus 43% of men.
  • Age
    • Younger people do not wish to be seen as 'conservative'.
    • Younger people may have less outward responsibilities; Conservatives seen as the party of families and property ownership.
    • Young may prefer more radical and progressive politics; in 2015 400% more Green voters aged 18-24 compared with those over 65.