Description
Book SynopsisWhat are the ties that bind the 'good youth citizen' and the youth activist in the twenty-first century?
Trade Review"This richly theorised, fascinating study of young activists should be read by all social scientists. It reinvigorates debates on social movements and the problem of youth, whilst providing a much-needed antidote to the current pessimism about the possibilities of activism and the political engagement of young people." - Diane Reay, Professor of Education, Cambridge University
Table of ContentsCitizen Youth' in the Twenty-First Century
Understanding Youth Political Engagement: Unpacking Youth Citizenship as Governance
Constructing the Good Youth Citizen: A History of the Present
Good Citizen/Bad Activist: The Cultural Role of the State in Youth Political Participation
Class Exclusions, Racialized Identities: The Symbolic Economy of Youth Activism
Becoming Actors: Agency and Youth Activist Subcultures
