Title

Stories of Youth Politics in Action: Uncovering Youth Political Spaces for Local Governments

Author

Adam Fearnall, Western University

Date of Award

8-2-2015

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Perez, Andrés

Geographical Areas

London, Ontario

Abstract

This paper argues that local governments must create space for expressions of youth politics within formal political processes if they hope to engage young residents in the work of government. It is comprised of a number stories that capture the essence of generalizable lessons about where to find and how to recognize expressions of youth politics. Each one is intended to uncover a different aspect of youth politics and to make a case for why local governments need to learn how to recognize the spaces and languages that define the youth political sphere. The paper concludes with a discussion of why local governments and public administrators should care about uncovering and understanding discourses of youth politics.

Recommended Citation

Fearnall, Adam, "Stories of Youth Politics in Action: Uncovering Youth Political Spaces for Local Governments" (2015). MPA Major Research Papers. 144.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/144