This book offers new insights into the political representation of young people globally. The authors address key issues such as the effects of different levels of government, the role of institutional reforms (e.g., the introduction of youth quotas), the impact of legislative turnover, and the link between descriptive and substantive representation. Featuring contributions from academics, but also activists and practitioners, the volume amplifies voices from all continents, enriching the discourse beyond its traditional European-centric focus. As the first significant exploration of its kind, it not only maps the current state of youth political representation but also illuminates the struggles and triumphs that young adults encounter in political spheres, offering fresh insights into the barriers and opportunities young people face in gaining a seat at the table and remaining there.

Chapter " The Political Underrepresentation of Young Adults in Nigeria's Subnational Parliaments is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Provides a global overview of political youth representation Sheds light on often neglected areas of research into young people and politics Brings together early-career researchers to provide a unique perspective

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Kira Renée Kurz is a research associate at the University of Freiburg in Germany. Her research focuses on age-based and intergenerational conflicts, political parties, the political effects of demographic change and political representation especially youth representation.

Brit Anlar is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Her research focuses on the political representation of marginalized groups, particularly women and young people, with an emphasis on the intersection of age and gender. She co-founded the Youth Political Representation Research Network in 2019.

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An invaluable asset for those wishing to understand both global patterns and country-level cases in this emerging research field.
Aksel Sundström, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

This pioneering and holistic research includes impressive conceptualisations and problematisations around this subject/issue that is so crucial for democracy.

Sarah Pickard, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris, France

This book offers new insights into the political representation of young people globally. The authors address key issues such as the effects of different levels of government, the role of institutional reforms (e.g., the introduction of youth quotas), the impact of legislative turnover, and the link between descriptive and substantive representation. Featuring contributions from academics, but also activists and practitioners, the volume amplifies voices from all continents, enriching the discourse beyond its traditional European-centric focus. As the first significant exploration of its kind, it not only maps the current state of youth political representation but also illuminates the struggles and triumphs that young adults encounter in political spheres, offering fresh insights into the barriers and opportunities young people face in gaining a seat at the table and remaining there.

Kira Renée Kurz is a research associate at the University of Freiburg in Germany. Her research focuses on age-based and intergenerational conflicts, political parties, the political effects of demographic change and political representation especially youth representation.

Brit Anlar is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Her research focuses on the political representation of marginalized groups, particularly women and young people, with an emphasis on the intersection of age and gender. She co-founded the Youth Political Representation Research Network in 2019.

The Chapter " The Political Underrepresentation of Young Adults in Nigeria's Subnational Parliaments is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction: Conceptual challenges in the field of youth political representation.- Chapter 2: Global Youth Representation in Parliaments from 1971 to 202.- Perspective I: Youth are at the door, knocking, asking to be let in Youth Representation in Parliaments.- Chapter 3: The Political Underrepresentation of Young Adults in Nigeria's Subnational Parliaments.- Chapter 4: Youth Representation in Ghana's Fourth Republican Parliament: A Historical Overview.- Chapter 5: Youth Political Representation in Kenya: Ongoing Struggles Despite the 2010 Constitutional Reform.- Chapter 6: Youth Representation in South Africa: From University Walls to Parliamentary Halls.- Chapter 7: Institutional Reforms Matter: Youth Representation in the Chilean Congress over three decades.- Chapter 8: Youth Quotas in Context: Institutional Change and Political Representation in Ecuador (1979 - 2023).- Chapter 9: Future Forward? Youth Substantive Representation in U.S. State Legislatures.- Perspective II: Leading with Authenticity is an Asset Representation in a U.S. State Legislature Representative.- Perspective III: Representing the Voice of Young Australians at the United Nations.- Chapter 10: Youth (Under-)Representation in Japan's Lower House: Youth Issues and Political Interest vs. Political Behaviour and Party Influence.- Perspectives IV: Beyond ticking off the box: Reflections on my leadership experience as a young woman from Mindanao, Philippines.- Chapter 11: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities: Youth Representation in the Indian Parliament.- Perspective V: Youth Political Engagement in India: A Practitioner's Perspective.- Perspective VI: Digital Platforms: Bringing Youth Interests to Parliaments.- Chapter 12: Speakin' 'bout the young generation: The Who and Why of youth's substantive representation in written parliamentary questions.- Chapter 13: The limited effect of Vote16 policies on descriptive youth representation - An analysis of Germany's state parliaments.- Perspective VII :I believe that local politics in Germany has the greatest decision-making power and can set the greatest levers Representing youth at the local level.- Chapter 14: Do young Swedes vote, run for office, and get elected?.- Perspective VIII: Nordic Council's Committee for Children and Young People.- Chapter 15: The Higher the Office, the Narrower the Path? Youth Political Representation in Portugal.- Chapter 16: Out with the Old, In with the Young: How Legislative Turnover Improves the Descriptive Representation of Youth in Latvia.- Perspective IX:It Can be Different The mobilization of young people for their right to representation.- Chapter 17: Conclusion.