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How political organisations can become more attractive to young adults
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Abstract This article deals with the relationship between the attractiveness of political parties and the younger generation. A recent survey of the attitudes of 15 to 25 year-olds revealed that young people are both interested in political issues and willing to assume responsibility through participation. D... view more
This article deals with the relationship between the attractiveness of political parties and the younger generation. A recent survey of the attitudes of 15 to 25 year-olds revealed that young people are both interested in political issues and willing to assume responsibility through participation. Due to the increasing individualisation in our society, the offers of political organisations must match the needs of the younger generation. Lesser options should be developed that offer a multitude of opportunities in different spheres of participation, and these options must be carried into the relevant media of young people with sufficient information. An instrument in the form of an evaluation model is offered to the political organisations to help them excercise control.... view less
Keywords
adolescent; young adult; political participation; political interest; political activity; voter turnout; Federal Republic of Germany
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
intergenerational justice; next generation
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 24-36
Journal
Intergenerational Justice Review, 5 (2019) 1
Issue topic
How attractive are political parties and trade unions to young people? (II)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.24357/igjr.5.1.732
ISSN
2190-6335
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed