We have been learning about elections abroad.
After learning those things, we want to learn more about the attitudes of people overseas toward elections and how elections work in that country. Therefore, we conducted interviews using DMM English Conversation(Online English lesson service) and a language school in Canada, where our members studied abroad in summer vacation.
Questionnaires
- (1)Please tell me your age.
- (2)How frequently do you go voting?
- (3)Please tell me the process of voting in your country?
- (4)What are the advantages and disadvantages of voting in your country?
- (5)Do you regularly watch the news, online articles, newspapers, etc. related to politics and elections?
Korean
Why did we interview her?
Recently, Japan has experienced a Korean boom, especially among young people, so we felt it would be familiar to those who use this site.
Also, because of the high voter turnout among 20 years old to 29 years old (76%) in the 2017 presidential election.(Japan was 36.5% (2021))
(1) She is in her 40s. (Elector)
(2)Rarely
(3) Check the license ⇒ Get a candidate list ⇒ Go to a private area and vote.
Elementary schools are often used as polling places. It is also done in high schools too.
(4) The good thing is that it is systematic.
(5) Yes.
Canadian
Why did we interview him?
In the summer of 2023, one of our members went to Canada for a summer homestay and we were interested in the election system and awareness among there.
(1) He is in his 30s. (Elector)
(2) Everytime
(3) Show the ID and then vote. Voting is held at the community centers, churches, schools, etc.
(4) One point of improvement is that voters can only vote for one person.
(5) She see it through SNS.
Brazilian
Why did we interview her?
In the summer of 2023, one of our members went to Canada for a summer homestay and we interviewed a person who was at the language school.
Also, we had not seen or heard much about Brazil's election methods, so we wanted to know about it.
(1) She is in her 50s. (Elector)
(2) Almost everytime
(3) It takes place in October.
Voters must show identification. Enter the numbers of the two candidates you wish to elected, into the machine.
It is held in schools, public facilities, banks, and many other places.
(4) The votes are being stolen by paying money and are not credible and correct votes and should be addressed.
(5) She watches the news on her smartphone.
Colombian
Why did we interview him?
In the summer of 2023, one of our members went to Canada for a summer homestay and we interviewed a person who was at the language school.
Also, we had not seen or heard much about Colombia's election methods, so we wanted to know about it.
(1) He is in his 50s. (Elector)
(2) Everytime
(3) It takes place on Sunday. Vote in the larger schools.
Voters are given a piece of paper with a picture of the candidate's face on it, so they put a checkmark there and vote.
(4) She thinks the advantage is that the vote is democratic, and everyone can vote.
However, sometimes they are paid to gain votes, so it should be addressed.
She reads the news on her computer every morning.
Indian
Why did we interview her?
We was curious because I found out through my research that India holds elections on such a large scale that it is said to be the largest election in the world.
In addition, voter turnout has been increasing in recent years.
(1) She isin her 20s. (Elector)
(2) Everytime
(3) It takes place in October.
Take the ID card to the polling place.
After confirming that the voter's name is on the electoral roll, go to the electronic device that allows you to vote and vote it.
(4) One of the good points is that everyone is given the opportunity to vote.
However, there are frequent injustices in voting by electronic devices, so it should addressed.
(5) She's not interested in anything related to politics, so she doesn't watch it.
Thoughts and Feelings
Election injustices rarely happen in Japan, so I was surprised to find that in more than half of the countries we interviewed, injustices happen normally.
I thought it is a great system when I was told about the electronic voting system in India because it is easy to count the votes by electronic devices.
However, when I asked her about the good and bad points of the election system, she said that electronic voting makes it easier for injustice to be committed.
I thought that what looked very good at first glance but it was a big pitfall.
On the other hand, All those who watch political and other news are watching on their smartphones, and the number of people using TV and newspapers is also decreasing outside of Japan.
