Youth Activists and Democracy : A Literature Review of Contributions to the Transformation of Critical Citizenship

Peni Pinandhita; Rafa; Lubna Salsabila; Susalti Nur Arsyad

doi:10.21009/jimd.v24i2.54646

Authors

Peni Pinandhita Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Rafa Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Lubna Salsabila Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Susalti Nur Arsyad Universitas Bosowa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/jimd.v24i2.54646

Keywords:

Youth activist, Political Awareness, Citizen, Political Socialization

Abstract

Effective political socialization fosters strong political awareness, which in turn encourages active and meaningful political participation. A critical citizen not only understands their rights and responsibilities but also possesses the ability to think reflectively and respond to social injustices. To strengthen political awareness among the younger generation, it is necessary to have political socialization agents who can tailor their strategies to the characteristics of youth. In this study, the agent in question is young activists. The method employed in this research is a literature study. The findings indicate that young activists play a significant role in enhancing political awareness among the younger generation and in shaping the character of critical citizens. Although often perceived as lacking experience, young activists have demonstrated a tangible impact in cultivating critical citizenship through various initiatives. This study aims to examine the contribution of young activists as political socialization agents in shaping critical citizens. The findings show that young activists have successfully acted as political socialization agents who strengthen political awareness among youth.

References

Backes, U., & Lindenberger, T. (2023). Civil Democracy Protection. Taylor & Francis.

Barnason, S., Li, C. J., Hall, D. M., Wilhelm Stanis, S. A., & Schulz, J. H. (2022). Environmental Action Programs Using Positive Youth Development May Increase Civic Engagement. Sustainability, 14(11), 6781. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14116781

Beneran Indonesia. (2017). Beneran Indonesia. Beneran Indonesia. https://beneranindonesia.id/cerita-kami

Muhammad, A. H. (2015). Demokrasi dan civil society (e-book). Pustaka LP3ES Indonesia .

Jasmine, A., & Istiqomatul Hayati. (2024, August 21). Selebritas Ramai-ramai Ajak Melawan, Pandji Pragiwaksono: Rakyat Bersatu Tak Bisa DIkalahkan. Tempo. https://www.tempo.co/hiburan/selebritas-ramai-ramai-ajak-melawan-pandji-pragiwaksono-rakyat-bersatu-tak-bisa-dikalahkan-17207

Kornbluh, M., Ozer, E. J., Allen, C. D., & Kirshner, B. (2015). Youth Participatory Action Research as an Approach to Sociopolitical Development and the New Academic Standards: Considerations for Educators. The Urban Review, 47(5), 868–892. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11256-015-0337-6

Laughland-Booÿ, J., & Ghazarian, Z. (2020). Young People and Politics in Australia: an Introduction. Journal of Applied Youth Studies, 3(3), 189–192. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43151-020-00025-1

Lynn, T., Rosati, P., Conway, E., Curran, D., Fox, G., & O’Gorman, C. (2022). Digital Technologies and Civil Society. Digital Towns, 91–108. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91247-5_5

Malin, H., Ballard, P. J., & Damon, W. (2015). Civic Purpose: An Integrated Construct for Understanding Civic Development in Adolescence. Human Development, 58(2), 103–130. https://doi.org/10.1159/000381655

Rainsford, E. (2017). Exploring youth political activism in the United Kingdom: What makes young people politically active in different organisations? The British Journal of Politics and International Relations, 19(4), 790–806. https://doi.org/10.1177/1369148117728666

Redaksi, T. (2018). Terlengkap UUD 1945 dan Amandemen. Laksana.

Russ, A., & Gaus, M. B. (2021). Urban Agriculture Education and Youth Civic Engagement in the U.S.: A Scoping Review. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.707896

Ubedilah Badrun. (2021). Menjadi Aktivis Kampus Zaman Now. Bumi Aksara.

Wilf, S., & Wray-Lake, L. (2021). “That’s How Revolutions Happen”: Psychopolitical Resistance in Youth’s Online Civic Engagement. Journal of Adolescent Research, 074355842110621. https://doi.org/10.1177/07435584211062121