Political Disengagement

• Lived experience


  the perspective of an individual who has experienced the phenomenon
• Community Engagement


  active engagement with communities to improve the lives of those in that particular group, by working together
• 91% of Brighton residents said they were proud, why?

  It was a feeling- commonly shared experiences
• Young people are less likely to vote, why?


  -less educated

  -no care

  -think they won't make a difference
• Political disengagement


  the belief that voting for one candidate/party or another will do little to alter public policy
• Why are people politically disengaged?


  -young people, less involved

  -ethnic minorities

  -unskilled workers and long term unemployment

  -gender, women are less likely to vote

  -social group, classes
• Policy of austerity


  A set of economic, usually consisting of tax increases, spending cuts, or a combination of both, used by governments to reduce budget deficits
• Riot Event (August 2011)


  Mark Duggen shot by police

  -4000 people were arrested

  -5 people died over the riot

  -£200 million in property damage

  -20,000 people were involved
• Potential causes of riots

  -youth unemployment

  -parenting

  -policing

  -lack of respect

  -gangs
• Difference in wage between Canary Wharf and Tower Hamlets


  Canary Wharf- £100,000

  Tower Hamlets- £28,000

  (Annual)