Political Voices of Generation Z

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the political expression of Generation Z, examining their experiences of potentially defining events and their engagement with issues such as MeToo, March for our Lives, and Black Lives Matter. It uses sophisticated matching methods to draw causal inferences from observational data and offers insights into young adult political behavior that have implications for democratic responsiveness. The book can also be used as a teaching tool to introduce Generation Z to important concepts and theories about political behavior.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 28 September 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book offers a groundbreaking exploration of the political expression of Generation Z as they navigate their way into the political realm. While acknowledging the blurring of generational boundaries, the study focuses on 18 to 25-year-olds in both 2018 and 2020, capturing individuals from Generation Z who have attained voting age as well as the youngest Millennials, who share similarities in their life cycle stages and experiences of potentially pivotal events.

Drawing upon a diverse range of theoretical perspectives, the book aims to enhance our understanding of political expression related to five key issues and movements that have gained prominence in recent politics, including MeToo, the March for Our Lives, and Black Lives Matter. It also addresses a series of empirical questions about young adult political behavior, with significant implications for democratic responsiveness in the future.

Employing sophisticated matching methods that allow for causal inference with observational data, the book presents its findings in a manner accessible to scholars, practitioners, and students alike. In addition to enriching the understanding of older generations regarding the political expression of Generation Z, this book serves as a valuable resource for teaching this generation essential concepts and theories about political behavior within the context of their own activism.

Through a comprehensive examination of movements led by both young adults and older generations, as well as issues with varying salience, core theories are tested across diverse contexts. The findings demonstrate that when young adults engage in protests or share information about movements they align with, whether led by their generation or older ones, they become motivated to participate in various other ways, such as contacting elected officials. This heightened engagement increases the likelihood of their voices being heard in the halls of power, contributing to a more inclusive and responsive political landscape.

\n Weight: 464g\n
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367769055\n \n