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IntroductionYouth Activism as a Context for Learning and DevelopmentUniversity of Colorado at Boulder, ben.kirshner{at}colorado.edu Recent studies have documented the potential of youth activism for influencing political change toward socially just ends. This special issue builds on such research by focusing on youth activism as a context for learning and development. What kinds of learning opportunities are generated through working on social action campaigns? How do adults support youth's participation in ways that foster youth engagement and leadership? In addition to previewing the articles in this issue, this introduction proposes and describes four distinctive qualities of learning environments in youth activism groups: collective problem solving, youth—adult interaction, exploration of alternative frames for identity, and bridges to academic and civic institutions. It concludes by highlighting directions for future research.
Key Words: youth activism • civic engagement • learning environments • urban youth • youth development
American Behavioral Scientist, Vol. 51, No. 3,
367-379 (2007) This article has been cited by other articles:
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