Abstract
This article suggests how digital media could perhaps get young people involved in politics and voting, instead of just turning away from it as a lot of young people do.
They recognise that if young people are interested in politics, it will most likely be in social contexts, online or on comedy programmes/parodies on television.
The article recognises that for teenagers/young people to engage in politics there must be a form of trust and this should in some way be demonstrated via the internet as it is the most common form of research for their target audience.
I wouldn't say this article is particularly usueful. It is formed mostly of quotes from other people rather than the author's own opinion.
Disagreement
I think one of the main problems with youth's disinterest in politics in the fact that we don't understand it. If there were special, easy to use sites with lots of hyperlinks where young people can interact and find out all the simple facts about political parties, etc. If there were applications maybe on Facebook, etc, or online campaigns, young people may be more intrigued, willing to spend time finding out about and embarking on political actions such as voting, attending rallies, etc.
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Alyson,
I'm not so sure that this is really the way to go, it's kind of like 'dumbing down' important information, which with a little effort I think that most people should be able to understand? I also feel that a lot of the time the emphasis is on trying to make everything relevant to 'young people' .....perhaps young people should be making more of an effort to take on board older peoples opinions....ah well, rant over....I really am sounding old and doddery today!
All the best
Emma
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