Digital Technologies and the Political Participation of Urban Youth: a global review
Imogen Hamilton-Jones, Philipp Rode, and Andrés Lombana Bermúdez.
Summary
The document explores how digital tools are changing the political participation of young people in urban settings around the world. It concludes that digital and in-person engagement are closely interconnected in cities. The document classifies the technologies used by youth into three categories: youth social networks, community co-production tools, and government e-participation initiatives. It analyzes the levels of engagement, which include organization, contribution, and follow-up. Additionally, the text highlights risks such as algorithmic bubbles and state repression. It identifies gaps in current research, including an excessive focus on social media, a lack of consideration for the physical urban environment, and a significant geographic imbalance that overlooks the Global South.
Authors
Imogen Hamilton-Jones, Philipp Rode, and Andrés Lombana Bermúdez.
Institution/Organization
LSE Cities, part of the London School of Economics, is funded by the NextGenC project's Botnar Foundation.
Keywords
Political participation, urban youth, digital technologies, e-participation, cities, digital divide, Global South.
Publication Date
March 20, 2024
Document Type
Summary
Suggested Citation
Hamilton-Jones, I., Rode, P., & Lombana Bermudez, A. (2024). Digital Technologies and the Political Participation of Urban Youth: a global review. NextGenC Working Papers. LSE Cities, London School of Economics.
Web Link
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ixb8ftq3ny0tl6vufwys6/3-Hamilton-Jones-et-al-2024-Digital-Technologies-and-Urban-Youth-Participation.pdf?rlkey=d3msrvcw0vabt4vvoks7dgvyj&st=x8r7lw9b&dl=0