Representation of Multiculturalism Within the 2021 Federal Election

Abstract

How does descriptive representation, linked fate, and elite discourses impact the views of legitimacy of a government? In this study, we examine how politicizing race, ethnicity, and religion can lead to voters to be swayed to vote for one party over another. It was found that although descriptive representation was commonly thought to impact views, it was elite discourses focusing on the devaluation of minority groups that were more impactful on impacting the perception of constituents. 

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kalyani Thurairajah