Question

Many social issues do not receive the necessary attention from decision makers. Why might these issues be cast aside?

Some issues lack sufficient support to ensure that they are added to decision-makers' agendas. Why might this be?

Some issues receive significant attention from decision makers. Why might these issues easily find their way onto decision-makers' agendas?

Answer 1

1. There are several factors that contribute why some issues don't even reach the ears of decision makers.
Firstly, if the issue is affecting a minority group, there won't be enough representation for them to let the decision makers know about the issues.
Secondly, if the person expressing belong to an economically poor background, it might not reach the ears of the decision makers.
Thirdly, if it affects a power source, such as a multinational company or politician, they would make sure it doesn't reach the ears of the decision makers.
2. Some issues that hasn't got political gain won't get enough attention.
the issues threaten the existence of the government, it won't get any attention.
the issue is of local interest and involves racial discrimination, it won't be given any importance.
3. If the issue is concerned to majority in terms of vote count, race or religion, it would get immediate attention.
If it attracts more financial gain, it would be given enough importance.
If it is of international interest, it would get the attention.
If it is national security, it would get the attention.