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Publication Date: 1996
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Policy Review: But Will They Vote? The Political Attitudes of Young People.
Wilkinson, Helen
Children & Society, v10 n3 p242-244 Sep 1996
Asserts that young people are increasingly disaffected with political parties and voting, more concerned with single issues of environmentalism or unemployment. Identifies trends: (1) increasing sense of discontent with institutions; (2) frustrations in reaching ambitions; and (3) disconnection from core institutions. Proposes remedies including education, longer voting periods, easier registration, relocating polling stations, and voting as a legal responsibility. (AMC)
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Language: English
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