With the 2016 United States presidential election approaching, an abundance of people are considering the various political and economic theories that each candidate seems to uphold. For example, Bernie Sanders is a widely-known candidate who advocates for socialism, a theory based on equality of opportunity. He has brought back a theory most politicians have thrown to the wayside, and it has even been considered a ‘dead’ theory. The voting population is looking at these seemingly new political ideas, and reevaluating the capitalist political systems that have been maintained throughout the nation for years. This is seen through a political, economic, and social lens, because these two systems have untold effects on society as a whole, as the
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This brings light to how policies Sanders’ advocates for may affect those who are in need of social equality. The poll presents the views of Black democrats and Hispanic democrats, revealing that 31% of Black Democrats don’t know enough about him to favor him, yet out of those that do know about Sanders and his policies, 76% percent favor him. As for Hispanic Democrats, 87% of those that have heard enough about Sanders to form an opinion are in favor of him (Newport). Though the percentages of people who support Bernie seem to be low, looking at the number of people who are aware of Bernie’s politics is what tells a bit more about socialism in America. When people of color are aware of Sanders’ politics, they favor his socialist view of how the nation should be run. They see how socialism will affect them, and their equality in the long run. For example, Sanders is advocating for a cost-free education within colleges and universities. This displays a socialist perspective on how education in America need be, because the plans laid out to create this cost-free system include utilizing the taxpayers’ money, as well as distributing the amount people should pay, considering how much they make per year. For example, those who make much more money will pay taxes according to how much they …show more content…
In order to see how well a policy works, it is fundamental to look at how those who are oppressed are affected. According to Gallup Polls, not only do the majority of America believe in the usefulness of minimum wage, but socially disadvantaged groups like women, people of color, and those who make less than 24K per year are all among the top percentages of people who believe it should be raised (Dugan). The issue of raising minimum wage is a national issue, taking into account the distribution of resources, a paramount aspect of socialism itself. With these already implemented policies present in the United States, it is apparent that the policies are worth putting into place; however, looking at the needs of those who are socially oppressed, there is an obligation the nation holds to increase the amount and quality of socialist
This brings light to how policies Sanders’ advocates for may affect those who are in need of social equality. The poll presents the views of Black democrats and Hispanic democrats, revealing that 31% of Black Democrats don’t know enough about him to favor him, yet out of those that do know about Sanders and his policies, 76% percent favor him. As for Hispanic Democrats, 87% of those that have heard enough about Sanders to form an opinion are in favor of him (Newport). Though the percentages of people who support Bernie seem to be low, looking at the number of people who are aware of Bernie’s politics is what tells a bit more about socialism in America. When people of color are aware of Sanders’ politics, they favor his socialist view of how the nation should be run. They see how socialism will affect them, and their equality in the long run. For example, Sanders is advocating for a cost-free education within colleges and universities. This displays a socialist perspective on how education in America need be, because the plans laid out to create this cost-free system include utilizing the taxpayers’ money, as well as distributing the amount people should pay, considering how much they make per year. For example, those who make much more money will pay taxes according to how much they …show more content…
In order to see how well a policy works, it is fundamental to look at how those who are oppressed are affected. According to Gallup Polls, not only do the majority of America believe in the usefulness of minimum wage, but socially disadvantaged groups like women, people of color, and those who make less than 24K per year are all among the top percentages of people who believe it should be raised (Dugan). The issue of raising minimum wage is a national issue, taking into account the distribution of resources, a paramount aspect of socialism itself. With these already implemented policies present in the United States, it is apparent that the policies are worth putting into place; however, looking at the needs of those who are socially oppressed, there is an obligation the nation holds to increase the amount and quality of socialist