Sociologists warn of tension as parties target outcasts

Sociologists have warned about the potential dangers of an election campaign that targets predominantly outcasts and people living on the margins of society. Many parties have built their campaigns on promises to clean up the local environment – of homeless people, drug addicts, petty thieves and vandals. Sociologists say that this populist approach may win them votes, but can easily be abused and may be potentially very dangerous in the long-term.