Exploring youth activism on climate change:dutiful, disruptive, and dangerous dissent

Ecology and Society: a journal of integrative science for resilience and sustainability

Bronwyn M Hayward,¹  ElinSelboe,²  KarenO'Brien,² 

[1] Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury, New Zealand;Department of Sociology and Human Geography, University of Oslo, Norway

关键词: activism;    climate change;    dissent;    politics;    sustainability;    youth;   

DOI  :  10.5751/ES-10287-230342

学科分类：生物科学（综合）

来源: Resilience Alliance Publications

【 摘 要 】

The policies and decisions made today will influence climate and sustainability outcomes for the remainder of this century and beyond, and youth today have a large stake in this future. Many youth are expressing dissent toward economic, social, and environmental policies and practices that contribute to climate change in diverse ways, butclearly not all forms of climate activism have the same impact or repercussions. We have presented a typology for understanding youth dissent as expressed through climate activism. Recognizing the complex empirical reality of youth concerns about climate change, this typology has distinguished three types of activism as dutiful, disruptive, and dangerous dissent. By drawing attention to multiple ways for youth to express their political agency both within and outside of traditional political processes, we have highlighted and analyzed the diverse ways that youth are challenging power relationships and political interests to promote climate-resilient futures.

【 授权许可】

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