Swiss Youths Have Appetite For Political Engagement, Study Shows
Date
11/22/2022 2:10:13 PM
(MENAFN- Swissinfo)
Português
(pt)
jovens suíços têm apetite por engajamento político EKKJ president Sami Kanaan said the study rebuffs a perception that young people are not interested in politics. Youth are above all interested in“collective challenges”, he said; climate change, gender equality, and racism are the most pressing issues for them.
Political involvement depends on structural factors such as gender, socio-economic level and education, the report found. Young women and girls participate more than their male peers at the same age, as do young people with higher education.
Conventional political participation, in votes and elections, is the most popular channel for youth involvement. The 18-year-old voting age is thus a barrier for many, as is the need to hold a Swiss passport in order to vote.
Digital political participation via social media is the second most common way young people see themselves getting involved, via online debates. Unconventional forms of engagement are less widespread but also still present – mainly politically motivated behaviour (e.g. boycotts or“conscious” purchases of certain products over others). Unauthorised demonstrations or involvement in social movements were also mentioned in the report.
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