Campus Student Activism, Politics, and Citizenship in the 21st Century

Student activism and citizenship remain an integral part of the governance of academic institutions, democratizing the learning environment and advancing democratic values and societal change. As a result, student activism has become a key aspect of the global higher education landscape. Individually and through the student councils, students have been at the forefront fighting for social justice and equality inside their academic institutions and in larger society by fusing activism with citizenship. Through student activism and citizenship, students demonstrate their power to keep governments responsible and in redirecting the voices of students in higher education's decision-making processes. Further exploration may afford students the opportunity to influence social change by partaking in educational policy reforms and broadening global sociopolitical and economic growth. Campus Student Activism, Politics, and Citizenship in the 21st Century examines the dynamics of campus politics through student activism and citizenship perspectives academia, public, private and civil society sectors. It explores how student leadership engages university-society stakeholders, including management and governance structures, and student welfare and institutional policy reformation in defense of the rights and interests of students. This book covers topics such as higher education, political engagement, and social justice, and is a useful resource for policymakers, government officials, sociologists, political scientists, academicians, and researchers.