Older generations more likely to vote than younger generations

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October 16, 2018

Many Around the World Are Disengaged From Politics

Older generations more likely to vote than younger generations

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Many Around the World Are Disengaged From Politics
Beyond voting, political participation relatively low
Many are likely to take political action on poor health care and poverty
Younger people more likely to post comments on political or social issues
Young motivated to take political action for freedom of speech issues
Those with more education are more likely to participate in protests
Social media users more likely to take political action for freedom of speech
In Israel, large ideological divides on taking political action

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