The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy

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$31.20
Publisher
Columbia University Press
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Pages
320
Dimensions
5.9 X 8.9 X 1.2 inches | 1.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780231213899

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About the Author
Melissa Deckman is the CEO of PRRI, the Public Religion Research Institute. A political scientist who studies gender, religion, and American political behavior, she was previously the Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs and chair of the Department of Political Science at Washington College. Deckman's books include Tea Party Women: Mama Grizzlies, Grassroots Leaders, and the Changing Face of the American Right (2016).
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In The Politics of Gen Z, Melissa Deckman shows how Gen Z is already--and will continue--shaping the future of our democracy. Pairing original survey data and rich interviews with Gen Z activists, Deckman's intersectional analyses complicate conventional narratives and demand that we take Gen Z women and queer Gen Zers seriously as agents of political change. Those who are seeking solutions to our political crises will be especially drawn to this innovative and ultimately optimistic work. It is a must-read for scholars, students, practitioners, and the public alike.--Kelly Dittmar, Rutgers University
Lots of people outside the ranks of Gen Z have strong views about who they are and what they supposedly think. Melissa Deckman deserves our gratitude for letting Gen Z speak for itself. Built on conversations and astute data analysis, this excellent book explodes stereotypes, breaks much new ground and will set the standard for future work on this pivotal and often misunderstood generation--E. J. Dionne, Jr., author of Code Red: How Progressives and Moderates Can Unite to Save Our Country and Our Divided Political Heart: The Battle for the American Idea in an Age of Discontent
Deckman paints a rich picture of this generation's tremendous political potential, and especially how young women and LGBTQ Gen Zers see, practice, and shape politics in a way that's driving progress towards our democratic ideals. It's a must read for anyone looking to better understand and engage this generation in politics.--Sara Guillermo, Chief Executive Officer of IGNITE National
In The Politics of Gen Z Melissa Deckman convincingly argues that Gen Z women (of color) and LGBTQ individuals are the vanguard of Democratic politics and liberal ideology. This is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of democracy.--Nadia E. Brown, Georgetown University
A compelling and fresh account of how young women and LGBTQ people are leading Generation Z's political emergence. Deckman has sketched a map to the social and political changes--and conflicts--the nation can expect in the years ahead as Gen Z rises to leadership.--Ron Brownstein, author of The Second Civil War: How Extreme Partisanship Has Paralyzed Washington and Polarized America