The discussion revolves around an infographic depicting representation in the U.S. Congress, focusing on the disparities in gender and religious affiliation among representatives compared to the general population. Participants explore the implications of these disparities and the definitions of representation, while also critiquing the accuracy of the infographic itself.
Participants express a range of views on the infographic's accuracy and the implications of representation. There is no clear consensus on the significance of the disparities or the definitions of representation being used, indicating ongoing disagreement.
Limitations in the discussion include assumptions about demographic distributions and voting behaviors that may not reflect reality. The critiques of the infographic suggest a need for careful examination of data sources and definitions used in representation discussions.
WhoWee said:The claim made in post number 17 was that re-districting was done on the basis of religion.
Char. Limit said:Ah, actually I was using "Religion" and "Non-Religion" as just a general example of "two things that separate large groups of people". Although I don't know if he meant it the same way.
WhoWee said:The claim made in post number 17 was that re-districting was done on the basis of religion.