Voter Apathy, A Silence Killer of Our Democracy

<p>Abstract: Each vote serves as a strand that contributes to the tapestry of our democratic society.<br>Yet, the challenge we confront today is the lack of interest or indifference among voters. In order<br>to enhance the democratic system, a greater number of individuals need to step up to vote, and<br>also inspire and spur others to participate. The active involvement in elections, especially from<br>women and young people, is crucial for a thriving democracy. Voter apathy, also known as<br>political apathy, refers to a situation wherein individuals who have the right to vote in political<br>elections choose not to do so for a variety of reasons. The most common voter apathy definition<br>is a sense that an individual’s vote is meaningless or that there is no point in participating in an<br>election. The watch word is that voter apathy is a silent killer of our democracy. In this paper,<br>the author will attempt to identify what are the causes of voter apathy, why are young people<br>very reluctant to engage in political participation and further make policy recommendation on<br>how to achieve an all inclusive political ecosystem for all so as to advance democracy. The<br>method the researcher will adopt will be desktop literature review and observation.</p>