Why Do Young People Get Involved in Social Movements?
Around the world, young people have played a crucial role in a multitude of social and political movements. Learn the historical precedence of youth activism and the factors that drive young people to become important advocates for change.
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Young people have helped drive social movements around the world. From protesting the established order to furthering new ideas … youth are often on the front lines of political and social transformations ... hoping to make the world a better place. Reasons for youth participation in movements vary. Compared to adults, youth often have larger social networks … which can serve as conduits for the transmission of ideas and mobilization. Young people are also more inclined to be innovative in their use of media. They may adopt the latest technologies to help spread their message and mission. Also, youth may have more time and bandwidth than older generations, giving them a greater chance to take risks and fight the status quo. Altogether, reasons such as these … make youth participation in social movements an incredibly powerful element.
