EDUC 1990 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Civic Engagement, Performativity, Student Activism
12 Mar 2021
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Defining student activism: involves an intentional, sustained connection, to a larger collective. It is not the same as political governance or campaigning because passive political actions are not activist actions. Conceptualizing political engagement: consider student activism within a more expansive conceptualization of political engagement. Student activism and traditional political work should be linked. Historical and contemporary issues for student activism in the us: 1. Students activists structural position as transient, temporary members of college communities. Power is consolidated- many postsecondary institutions in the us are governed and presided over by affluent white men. There are risks in contending with this hierarchical power- such as use of force by police. Ecological contexts: most student activists participate in activism beyond campus. On campus locations serve as incubators for and sites of student activism (ie residence halls). Listening to student activists: universities often use top down approaches vs human centered.
