Youth activism, women and education. A historical vision

Authors

  • Ferran Sánchez Margalef Universitat de Barcelona
  • Isabel Vilafranca Manguán Universitat de Barcelona
  • Liliana Arias Ortiz Universidad del Valle

  • DOI: 10.2436/20.3009.01.306

Keywords:

youth, history of education, youth movements, youth activism, pacifisme

Abstract

This article analyzes the evolution of youth movements in Europe during contemporary times and how their educational model has changed. Youth has transitioned from being mobilized for war purposes to getting involved in issues such as social justice, economic equity, feminism, and sustainable development. This change mainly occurred after May 1968 and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, which has led to a resurgence and politicization of youth. Additionally, the article compares the militarized youth movements of the 20th century with the current movements, which are organized through social networks and have a more horizontal, decentralized, and international character. These movements promote values such as active participation, solidarity, and youth involvement in society and the future of humanity. In conclusion, there has been a shift from a youth for war to an activist youth that mobilizes in favor of social justice and global peaceful coexistence.

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Published

2024-06-26

Issue

No. 43 (2024): gener-juny: D’un jovent per a la guerra a un jovent per a la pau. Moviments Juvenils i Educació (1914-2022). Passat, present i futur

Section

Monographic theme

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