Social class is neglected in political representation across all nations, something that should not be treated even in powerful democratic nations such as US, France, Britain and Canada just few to name. This sidelining is clearly reflected in lack of meaningful public language or dialogue concerning class interests that can mobilize and address representation even in decision making. The ability to obtain meaningful and dignified life is predicted on the ability to access resources that are fundamental to human survival, such as safety, physical health, quality education, good jobs, adequate housing and sufficient income. There has been recommendable work done within the past two decades on issues underlying underrepresentation based on social differences.
The racial, ethnic, women and sexual moralities in most states are over represented in the lower ends, which increases these measures and under-representation that raises structural inequality specter. Political representation and participation is one of the tools that can be used to address this structural inequality. It is unfortunate that these minorities and women are severely underrepresented politically, both in terms of interest and presence. It is therefore important that we consider alternative ways by which we can empower the marginalized social classes as a matter of justice and decency. Differences in social class cannot be ignored sound deleterious consequences; the democratic judgment cannot be fair, unless all members are fully included at every stage of decision making and deliberation in the polity.
Fair political representation is important since it is the heart of democratic exercise that is geared on setting agendas, generating legitimacy and establishing policies and practices under which govern us. Groups of citizens that are identified to be under represented, over some time their concerns and interests are completely neglected.
