The Resurgence of Youth Involvement in American Political Movements: The Past 15 Years

Abstract

There has been a resurgence of youth involvement and participation in American political movements in the last 15 years. Different social issues and political movements have noticeably taken the spotlight through technological means of social media, news coverage, and other outlets through perhaps each decade in our nation's modern history. The youth, including students ranging anywhere from 16 to 25, have historically become particularly involved in protests, political movements, and important issues of the day. Today's youth have continued to fight for what they believe in and have learned from politically engaged youth of the past. Young people have had enough of the status quo and have stood up to address multiple relevant issues such as climate change, gun violence, voting in elections, and brutality against Black Americans.