Integrating Youth Participation and Ecosocial Work: New Possibilities to Advance Environmental and Social Justice
Item
Title
Integrating Youth Participation and Ecosocial Work: New Possibilities to Advance Environmental and Social Justice
List of Authors
T. Schusler; A. Krings; & M. Hernández
Abstract
This article reveals possibilities to expand the role of youth within ecosocial work practice. The Where I Stand Youth Summit held in Chicago, Illinois, provided a safe space for young people to reflect upon their understanding of, and roles within, social and environmental justice movements. Drawing upon critical youth empowerment theory and participant observation, we note that youth shared experiences of oppression across unique social identities, while displaying authentic communication, acceptance, and desire for solidarity. Re-defining what knowledge matters, along with intention and self-restoration, also emerged as critical to building young people’s agency and power to effect social change.
Date
2019
Publication Title
Journal of Community Practice
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Identifier
DOI 10.1080/10705422.2019.1657537
Bibliographic Citation
Schusler, T., Krings, A., & Hernández, M. (2019). Integrating youth participation and ecosocial work: New possibilities to advance environmental and social justice. Journal of Community Practice, 27:3-4, 460-475.
