The political voices of Generation Z

The political voices of Generation Z / Laurie L. Rice and Kenneth W. Moffett.

"This book explores political expression of members of Generation Z old enough to vote in 2018 and 2020 on issues and movements including MeToo, Supreme Court nominations, March for Our Lives, immigration and family separation, and Black Lives Matter. Since generational dividing lines blur, we...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rice, Laurie L., 1976- (Author), Moffett, Kenneth W. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY ; Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2022.
Series:Taylor & Francis ebook purchased.
Subjects:
Generation Z > Political activity > United States.
Generation Z > United States > Attitudes.
Electronic resources (E-books)
United States > Politics and government > 2017-2021.
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:This was purchased from Taylor & Francis with an unlimited, DRM-free license.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross community.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : why young adult political expression deserves a fresh look
  • Part I. Posting, protesting, and civic engagement : causes and movements that mobilized
  • The MeToo movement : how an online social movement sparked civic engagement
  • Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett : how controversial Supreme Court nominations provided opportunities to get involved
  • School shootings : how gun violence encouraged civic involvement
  • Immigration and family separation : when political expression fails to expand participation
  • Black Lives Matter : how a surging movement engaged young people in 2020
  • Part II. Moving from the outside in : the link between posting and protesting and contacting elected officials
  • Messages received? Examining the link between young adults posting political views online and sharing views with elected officials
  • Discontent heard? Examining the link between young adults engaging in protests and sharing views with elected officials
  • Conclusion : assessing young adult political power.

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