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Title: Since this is the editorial section I intend to express my opinion: Inequality and expressivity in letters to the editor

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2016

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ISSN: 1071-4421

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Abstract: This paper analyzes the argumentative style and the characteristics of writers of newspaper letters to the editor. Writers are more likely to be White, male, older, more politically active, and less likely to be politically moderate than the local population. Inequality in political participation persists in this forum. Gender and sense of local political efficacy influence how letter writers make their points. Letters to the editor mostly display inequalities similar to other forms of political participation.

Url: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/10714421.2016.1128188

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Authors: Perrin, Andrew J

Periodical (Full): The Communication Review

Issue: 1

Volume: 19

Pages: 55-130

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Other

Countries: United States