The seemingly apolitical Gen Z youth
This opinion piece argues that Gen Z is being unfairly labeled as apolitical, suggesting that neoliberal structures and consumerist culture have depoliticized the youth. It calls for the re-establishment of student councils to foster genuine political engagement.
Why it matters
Understanding the political apathy of younger generations is crucial for the health of democratic institutions and the future of civic participation.
I n the elections to the State Assemblies of Keralam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, one emerging pattern had been the engagement, or lack thereof, of the younger generation, the Gen Zs in particular, in the electoral process. Gen Zs are often seen as apolitical, or even anti-political, judged by the positions they take on issues, and by their preoccupation with the present rather than the past or the future.
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