Definition

The democracies are expected to reduce economical inequalities. But despite based on political equality and citizens having equal rights, the disparity between the income of the rich and poor keeps increasing.

  • Democracies have not been successful at eradicating income inequalities.
  • Parties refuse to listen, but also want votes.
  • They take advantage of the illiterate electorate.
  • More that 50% of the population in Bangladesh is under poverty.
  • Poor are not able to manage their basic needs.

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”Democracies are expected to reduce economical inequalities, but fail to do so.” Explain ? The democracies are expected to reduce economical inequalities. But despite based on political equality and citizens having equal rights, the disparity between the income of the rich and poor keeps increasing.

  • Democracies have not been successful at eradicating income inequalities.
  • Parties refuse to listen, but also want votes.
  • They take advantage of the illiterate electorate.
  • More that 50% of the population in Bangladesh is under poverty.
  • Poor are not able to manage their basic needs.