
Abstention
Abstention is the act of refraining from participating in a particular activity or process. In the context of politics, abstention refers to the decision to not participate in the electoral process by not voting. Abstention can be a powerful political statement, as it is a deliberate refusal to engage with a system that is perceived to be flawed or corrupt. This essay will examine the reasons why people abstain from voting and the potential consequences of abstention for democratic societies.