Economic inequality undermines democracy from "summary" of Democracy Matters by Cornel West
The corrosive effects of economic inequality on democracy cannot be overstated. When a small minority controls a vast majority of wealth and resources, the very foundations of democracy are shaken to their core. Power becomes concentrated in the hands of a few, leaving the voices of the majority unheard and marginalized. This creates a system where the interests of the wealthy are prioritized over the needs of the many, leading to a vicious cycle of inequality and injustice. Furthermore, economic inequality undermines the very principles of equality and fairness that are essential to a functioning democracy. When a significant portion of the population is left struggling to make ends meet while a tiny ...
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