Publisher's Synopsis
Explore the past, present, and future of political activism and engagement of American youth in this illuminating encyclopedia. In addition to exploring and explaining the beliefs, actions, and lives of key individuals, groups, and movements, Youth Activism in America also considers the impact of young activists on dialogue and debates surrounding such important and controversial issues as climate change, voting rights, gun policy, women's rights, education, LGBTQ+ rights, human rights, and US foreign policy. Encyclopedia entries range across major political organizations (including groups explicitly organized to empower and mobilize youth), leading youth activists, important media resources and platforms for youth organizations, landmark events, pertinent legal issues and considerations, and specific issues of particular interest to younger generations of Americans. This in-depth coverage is further supplemented with introductory essays that survey different facets of youth activism in the USA.
