Anglický jazyk

Youth Political Representation

Vydavateľstvo: Springer-Verlag GmbH
Rok vydania: 2026
Formát: Hardback
Rozmer: 210 x 148 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9783032079695

Predpokladaný dátum vydania: 30.4.2026

148.49 €

bežná cena: 164.99 €

O knihe

This book offers new insights into the political representation of young people globally. The authors address key issues such as the effects of different levels of government, the role of institutional reforms (e.g., the introduction of youth quotas), the impact of legislative turnover, and the link between descriptive and substantive representation. Featuring contributions from academics, but also activists and practitioners, the volume amplifies voices from all continents, enriching the discourse beyond its traditional European-centric focus. As the first significant exploration of its kind, it not only maps the current state of youth political representation but also illuminates the struggles and triumphs that young adults encounter in political spheres, offering fresh insights into the barriers and opportunities young people face in gaining a seat at the table and remaining there.

Kira Renée Kurz is a research associate at the University of Freiburg in Germany. Her research focuses on age-based and intergenerational conflicts, political parties, the political effects of demographic change and political representation – especially youth representation.

Brit Anlar is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Her research focuses on the political representation of marginalized groups, particularly women and young people, with an emphasis on the intersection of age and gender. She co-founded the Youth Political Representation Research Network in 2019.

Chapter " “The Political Underrepresentation of Young Adults in Nigeria’s Subnational Parliaments” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.