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What is the primary reason for selecting Austria, Bangladesh and Uganda as case studies in the research on youth climate activism?
What is the primary reason for selecting Austria, Bangladesh and Uganda as case studies in the research on youth climate activism?
How does the research address potential methodological bias related to the location of activists?
How does the research address potential methodological bias related to the location of activists?
What is indicated about the gendered composition of the youth climate movement, according to the research?
What is indicated about the gendered composition of the youth climate movement, according to the research?
Which statement best describes the view of the researchers' positionality in this context?
Which statement best describes the view of the researchers' positionality in this context?
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Which of these is NOT a stated form of activism identified in the content?
Which of these is NOT a stated form of activism identified in the content?
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According to the content, what is the primary goal of expanding the globality in the study of youth climate activism?
According to the content, what is the primary goal of expanding the globality in the study of youth climate activism?
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What does the content suggest about the age diversity within youth movements?
What does the content suggest about the age diversity within youth movements?
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According to the content, what methodological challenge is associated with the sampling of participants?
According to the content, what methodological challenge is associated with the sampling of participants?
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Study Notes
Youth Activism and Fridays for Future
- Fridays for Future (FFF) is a significant civil society organization
- New perspectives are needed to understand youth activism – exploring the motivations and understanding of political activism is required.
- Youth activism shouldn't be treated as a homogenous group, and the diversity of motivations (especially in the global South) needs more attention.
- FFF research has focussed on Europe, but global contexts and structures significantly influence youth activism.
Aims
- The study combines youth and social movements with an intersectional perspective.
- It aims to investigate the motives and activism by youth in Austria, Bangladesh, and Uganda.
- This aims to achieve a context-specific understanding of youth and political expression.
- This includes understanding the meaning of youth, gender, class, and overcoming social inequalities.
- Aims to analyze similarities and differences
Why Specific Countries?
- Bangladesh and Uganda are highly vulnerable to climate change, and youth make up a large part of the population in these countries.
- They have had organized climate activism supported by outside organizations since the 1990s
- These countries have differing political contexts compared to Austria.
Austria
- Long history of climate activism.
Bangladesh & Uganda
- Lack a long history of climate activism.
- "Environmentalism of the poor" is a key consideration.
- The study analyzes youth activism in the countries as distinct from a general global north vs. global south comparison. South (including Bangladesh and Uganda) is diverse.
- Analysis is case studies of FFF activity - primarily survey-based with mixed methods (surveys, interviews, observations).
Influence of Political Contexts
- Uganda: Autocratic political regime limits demonstrations; climate youth movements constrained.
Methodological Considerations
- Sampling and Interviews/Surveys: Recognize the differences in climate movement organization between locations (urban vs rural).
- Methodology: Avoid biased urban-centric research approaches within rural contexts.
- Composition of Youth Movement: Gender and age composition vary. Youth movements in both Bangladesh and Uganda show differences in gender and age demographics. The rural regions may have significant movements excluded from this study by methodological approaches.
- Activism forms: Organizing classes, workshops, seminars on climate crisis, engaging with stakeholders, online activism, campaigns, strikes, community projects, aid during natural disasters.
Considering Positionality
- Research needs to acknowledge the researcher's "outsider" position in relation to the participants.
- Acknowledge and address potential issues of language barriers, differences in perspectives, etc.
- Researchers should be mindful of their age difference to interviewees and be self-reflective in their research.
Conclusion
- The study aims to overcome Westernized biases in research on youth activism.
- It examines similarities and differences in activism, acknowledging the diversity and context-specific nature of activism.
- Universal methods are not appropriate and need adaptation, depending on the context being analyzed.
- The comparative case study design acknowledges the diverse realities globally. "Comparing by contextualising" is a key consideration.
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This quiz explores the dynamics of youth activism, particularly focusing on the Fridays for Future movement across Austria, Bangladesh, and Uganda. Delve into the motivations behind political activism among diverse youth populations and understand the intersectional factors that influence their engagement. The quiz aims to highlight the nuanced perspectives and context-specific experiences of young activists.
