Brough, Melissa

Youth Power in Precarious Times

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ISBN 13:: 9781478008071
author:: Brough, Melissa
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Duke University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 216
Dimensions:: 229mm / 152mm
Genre:: History Urban Planning Textbook
Condition:: New
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Youth Power in Precarious Times Reimagining Civic Participation by Melissa Brough explores how young people's civic participation can shape civic life. In Medellín, Colombia, a city that transformed from having the world's highest homicide rates to an urban renaissance, youth online and offline engagement played a central role. This book examines how genuine political participation can be distinguished from commercialized digital interactions, highlighting the potential of young people to foster ecologies of artistic and grassroots engagement. Brough draws on Medellín's experiences with digital citizenship initiatives, community media, and hip-hop culture to show how young people can drive civic transformation. By analyzing these approaches, she aims to understand how youth participation can be a powerful force for change in the face of entrenched systems of power. This book offers a nuanced exploration of the relationship between youth participation and civic life, shedding light on the potential for young people to shape their own futures and create positive change.

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