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Terms: Youth Activism

Youth Activism


Definition:

“The activities that youth, typically pre-teens and teenagers, participate in with the explicit goal of seeking social change by advocating for issues of relevance and concern”IGI Global


"Around the world, we are seeing children and youth engage as social, political, and economic actors, demonstrating their capacity to help make social change," Jessica Taft


Sources: 

What is Youth Activism | IGI Global

Youth activism is on the rise around the globe, and adults should pay attention, says author 2019


Resources: 

6 Ways Young People Stepped Up to Make the World a Better Place in 2020

Youth activism is on the rise around the globe, and adults should pay attention, says author 2019


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