Question

Do you think that having a government where employees demographically represent the population means that all voices have a shot of getting heard? Does having people who look like you in government increase your faith in government? Can a government official who comes from a different background advocate on your behalf?

Answer 1

Answer) I will divide my answer in following 3 parts

1. A government which represents the population demographically does give a chance to every section of society to get their voices heard,here we have to take into account that if government has representatives from a section,this section will be more willing to let their problems known to this representative from their section for the simple reason that this representative will be mindful of section and its problems,another aspect will be electoral aspect,if a leader from particular demography is not listening to problems of its demography,the same demography will not be voting this leader come next elections,so this gives demography extra leverage,so yes a government having employees from all demographic sections does lead to a shot for all voices getting heard.
2. People who look like me is not a barometer for faith in my opinion,ultimately if a government is delivering on its promises and is willing to listen to its citizens then only it gets respect,trust and faith,please note unlike the first case there is no electoral fear in this case,just because someone looks like me will not solve my problems,so in this case someone looking like me is not my barometer for faith.
3. Yes,it is entirely possible for a government official coming from different background to advocate on my behalf as tallest leaders generally are all inclusive,if a leader is willing to look at problems & solutions,ideas,rather than where it is coming from,s/he will always advocate on behalf of people irrespective of their background.

Answer is complete.Thank you!