Youth Activism And Solidarity

Author : Gavin Brown,Helen Yaffe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317572565

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Youth Activism and Solidarity by Gavin Brown,Helen Yaffe Pdf

From April 1986 until just after Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in February 1990, supporters of the City of London Anti-Apartheid Group maintained a continuous protest, day and night, outside the South African Embassy in central London. This book examines how and why a group of children, teenagers and young adults made themselves ‘non-stop against apartheid’, creating one of the most visible expressions of anti-apartheid solidarity in Britain. Drawing on interviews with over ninety former participants in the Non-Stop Picket of the South African Embassy and extensive archival research using previously unstudied documents, this book offers new insights to the study of social movements and young people’s lives. It theorises solidarity and the processes of adolescent development as social practices to provide a theoretically-informed, argument-led analysis of how young activists build and practice solidarity. Youth Activism and Solidarity: The Non-Stop Picket Against Apartheid will be of interest to geographers, historians and a wide range of other social scientists concerned with the historical geography of the international anti-apartheid movement, social movement studies, contemporary British history, and young people’s activism and geopolitical agency.

Author : Jerusha Conner
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781803923222

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Handbook on Youth Activism by Jerusha Conner Pdf

This dynamic Handbook offers state-of-the-art analysis of the new generation of youth activists who are demanding change. Bringing together eminent scholars, rising academic stars and youth activists, this Handbook provides a unique and essential insight into the power of youth activism today.

Author : Sunaina Maira
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781479880515

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The 9/11 Generation by Sunaina Maira Pdf

Explores how young people from communities targeted in the War on Terror engage with the “political,” even while they are under constant scrutiny and surveillance Since the attacks of 9/11, the banner of national security has led to intense monitoring of the politics of Muslim and Arab Americans. Young people from these communities have come of age in a time when the question of political engagement is both urgent and fraught. In The 9/11 Generation, Sunaina Marr Maira uses extensive ethnography to understand the meaning of political subjecthood and mobilization for Arab, South Asian, and Afghan American youth. Maira explores how young people from communities targeted in the War on Terror engage with the “political,” forging coalitions based on new racial and ethnic categories, even while they are under constant scrutiny and surveillance, and organizing around notions of civil rights and human rights. The 9/11 Generation explores the possibilities and pitfalls of rights-based organizing at a moment when the vocabulary of rights and democracy has been used to justify imperial interventions, such as the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Maira further reconsiders political solidarity in cross-racial and interfaith alliances at a time when U.S. nationalism is understood as not just multicultural but also post-racial. Throughout, she weaves stories of post-9/11 youth activism through key debates about neoliberal democracy, the “radicalization” of Muslim youth, gender, and humanitarianism.

Author : Karen Stocker
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Community activists
ISBN : 9781487588670

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Millennial Movements by Karen Stocker Pdf

In these brief and accessible case studies, Costa Rican millennial leaders draw from global solutions to address local problems, inviting students of these emerging social movements to apply similar strategies to their communities at home.

Author : Birte Siim,Anna Krasteva,Aino Saarinen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319761831

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Citizens' Activism and Solidarity Movements by Birte Siim,Anna Krasteva,Aino Saarinen Pdf

This book explores the activism and solidarity movements formed by contemporary European citizens in opposition to populism, which has risen significantly in reaction to globalization, European integration and migration. It makes the counterforces to neo-nationalisms visible and re-envisions key concepts such as democracy/public sphere, power/empowerment, intersectionality and conflict/cooperation in civil society. The book makes a theoretical and empirical contribution to citizenship studies, covering several forms such as contestatory, solidary, everyday and creative citizenship. The chapters examine the diverse movements against national populism, othering and exclusion in various parts of the European Union, such as Denmark, Finland, the UK, Austria, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Italy. The national case studies focus on counterforces to ethnic and religious divisions, as well as genders and sexualities, various expressions of anti-migration, Romanophobia, Islamophobia and homophobia. The book’s overall focus on local, national and transnational forms of resistance is premised on values of respect and tolerance of diversity in an increasingly multi-cultural Europe.

Author : Monique Jo Beerli
Publisher : Graduate Institute Publications
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9782940503407

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Solidarity Intervention by Monique Jo Beerli Pdf

All across the globe, individuals mobilize international support in defense of Palestinian rights and a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, these international activists are neither the beneficiaries of their efforts nor do they closely identify with the Palestinian population. Through an ethnographic analysis of social movement organizations and international activists active in the West Bank, this paper tries to understand the emergence of transnational collective action fighting for Palestinian rights since the second Intifada. To do so, this paper addresses structural as well as personal factors behind activists’ mobilization. Combining elements from social movement theory and Bourdieusian sociology, I conduct a meso-level inquiry of the principal solidarity organizations alongside a micro-level investigation of international volunteers participating in such organizational structures. Highlighting the specificity of transnational activism in the West Bank both in terms of opportunity structures and the lived experiences of international activists, I have tried to provide insight on how and why the Palestinian rights movement is able to gather so much international support.

Author : Carol A. Mullen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1384 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030358587

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Handbook of Social Justice Interventions in Education by Carol A. Mullen Pdf

The Handbook of Social Justice Interventions in Education features interventions in social justice within education and leadership, from early years to higher education and in mainstream and alternative, formal and informal settings. Researchers from across academic disciplines and different countries describe implementable social justice work underway in learning environments—organizations, programs, classrooms, communities, etc. Robust, dynamic, and emergent theory-informed applications in real-world places make known the applied knowledge base in social justice, and its empirical, ideological, and advocacy orientations. A multiplicity of social justice-oriented lenses, policies, strategies, and tools is represented in this Handbook, along with qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Alternative and conventional approaches alike advance knowledge and educational and social utility. To cover the field comprehensively the subject (i.e., social justice education and leadership) is subdivided into four sections. Part 1 (background) provides a general background of current social justice literature. Part II (schools) addresses interventions and explorations in preK-12 schools. Part III (education) covers undergraduate and graduate education and preservice teacher programs, classrooms, and curricula, in addition to teacher and student leadership in schools. Part IV (leadership) features educational leadership and higher education leadership domains, from organizational change efforts to preservice leader preparation programs, classrooms, etc. Part V (comparative) offers interventions and explorations of societies, cultures, and nations. Assembling this unique material in one place by a leading cast will enable readers easy access to the latest research-informed interventionist practices on a timely topic. They can build on this work that takes the promise of social justice to the next level for changing global learning environments and workplaces.

Author : Malena Ernman,Greta Thunberg,Beata Ernman,Svante Thunberg
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780241446751

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Our House is on Fire by Malena Ernman,Greta Thunberg,Beata Ernman,Svante Thunberg Pdf

The profoundly moving story of how love, courage and determination brought Greta Thunberg's family back from the brink 'Urgent, lucid, courageous ... a must-read message of hope ... It is a glimpse of a saner world' David Mitchell, Guardian This is the story of a happy family whose life suddenly fell apart, never to be the same again. Of two devoted parents plunged into a waking nightmare as their eleven-year-old daughter Greta stopped speaking and eating, and her younger sister struggled to cope. They desperately searched for answers, and began to see how their children's suffering reached far beyond medical diagnoses. This crisis was not theirs alone: they were burned-out people on a burned-out planet. And so they decided to act. Our House is on Fire shows how, amid forces that tried to silence them, one family found ways to strengthen, heal, and gain courage from the love they had for each other - and for the living world. It is a parable of hope and determination in an emergency that affects us all.

Author : Nadine Sika
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108418805

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Youth Activism and Contentious Politics in Egypt by Nadine Sika Pdf

This book studies the role of youth movements in the Arab uprisings of 2010 and 2011, and the regime's responses to these movements.

Author : Jerusha Conner,Sonia M. Rosen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781440842139

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Contemporary Youth Activism by Jerusha Conner,Sonia M. Rosen Pdf

A cutting-edge study showcases the emergence of contemporary youth activism in the United States, its benefits to young people, its role in strengthening society, and its powerful social justice implications. At a time when youth are too often dismissed as either empowered consumers or disempowered deviants, it is vital to understand how these young people are pushing back, challenging such constructions, and advancing new possibilities for their institutions and themselves. This book examines the latest developments in the field of contemporary youth activism (CYA) and documents the myriad ways in which youth activists are effecting social change, even as they experience personal change. By taking public, political action on a range of intersecting issues, youth activists are shifting their own developmental pathways, shaping public policy, and shaking up traditional paradigms. Section one of the book offers a historical perspective on youth activism in the United States, followed by a discussion of contemporary examples of CYA for social justice. The second and third sections analyze the individual, institutional, and ideological effects of CYA, arguing that youth activism works to promote change at three levels: self, systems, and in the broader society. Readers will come away with a clearer understanding of the many ways in which today's youth activists are working to reimagine and remake American democracy, reawakening the promise of a multi-issue, progressive movement for social justice.

Author : Elizabeth Whitmore,Maureen G. Wilson,Avery Calhoun
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Social action
ISBN : 1552664112

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Activism that Works by Elizabeth Whitmore,Maureen G. Wilson,Avery Calhoun Pdf

Activism that Works shares stories from 86 activists involved with nine groups and organizations across Canada. Like a necklace with magic beyond its individual beads, thoughts and people interconnect to create rich stories about the meanings of success in activist work. How can we understand "success" in relation to social justice and environmental activism? In separate chapters from groups as diverse as Oxfam Canada, the Calgary Raging Grannies and the Youth Project of Halifax, activists contemplate their successes and how they were achieved. What becomes apparent is that success is not only indicated through large-scale social changes but is also found in moments of connection - in building relationships and raising awareness. Success and what contributes to it are sometimes interchangeable so that the "doing" of activism becomes a part of its effectiveness. Building on activists' stories, additional chapters contextualize and analyze success within social justice activism in Canada. Understanding their work as a contribution to the movements challenging the domination of free market ideology, the editors hope this book will offer a space for reflecting on the contributions and impacts of activist groups - and provide meaningful insights into what success means in the struggle against neoliberal capitalism. Book jacket.

Author : Aziz Choudry,Jill Hanley,Eric Shragge
Publisher : Between the Lines
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781771130059

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Organize! by Aziz Choudry,Jill Hanley,Eric Shragge Pdf

How do we organize for progressive social change in an era of unprecedented economic, social, and ecological crises? How do political activists build power and critical analysis into their daily work for change? Grounded in struggles in Canada, the USA, and Aotearoa/New Zealand, as well as transnational activist networks,Organize!links local organizing with global struggles for social justice. From organizing immigrant workers to mobilizing psychiatric survivors, from arts and activism for Palestine to support for Indigenous Peoples, activists, academics, and artists reflect on the tensions and gains inherent in a diverse range of organizing contexts and practices.Organize! encourages us to use history to shed light on contemporary injustices and how they can be overcome.

Author : Sally J. Scholz
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780271047218

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Political Solidarity by Sally J. Scholz Pdf

Author : Somen Kanungo
Publisher : Ocleno
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Ignite the Future: The Power of Youth Activism by Somen Kanungo Pdf

In a world fraught with injustice and inequality, a new generation of young activists is rising to the challenge, igniting flames of hope and possibility in their wake. In "Ignite the Future: The Power of Youth Activism," readers are invited on a transformative journey through the dynamic landscape of youth activism, where passion meets purpose, and courage meets action. From awakening the fire within to envisioning the future of change, each chapter of this compelling book offers a nuanced exploration of the myriad dimensions of youth activism. Through personal stories, historical analysis, and practical guidance, readers gain insight into the diverse forms of leadership, the intersectional nature of activism, and the essential strategies for sustaining momentum over the long term. With chapters dedicated to mobilizing for impact, harnessing the power of intersectionality, and redefining leadership and representation, "Ignite the Future" serves as a comprehensive guide for aspiring activists and seasoned organizers alike. Through a combination of inspiration and instruction, readers are empowered to embrace their agency, amplify their voices, and effect meaningful change in their communities and beyond. As the world faces unprecedented challenges—from climate change and social injustice to political polarization and economic inequality—youth activism offers a beacon of hope and possibility. "Ignite the Future" is a rallying cry for young people everywhere to harness their passion, creativity, and resilience in the pursuit of a better world—a world that is more just, equitable, and sustainable for generations to come.

Author : Shirley R. Steinberg
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004377189

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Activists under 30 by Shirley R. Steinberg Pdf

Activists under 30: Global Youth, Social Justice, and Good Work is a unique book, written about youth, written by youth, celebrating youth activism in the 21st Century. A collaborative book joining the voices of youth, teachers, and scholars highlighting achievements and on-going work of a growing population of young women and men who insist on making a difference.