Download or read book The Political Voices of Generation Z written by Laurie L. Rice and published by Media and Power. This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: why young adult political expression deserves a fresh look -- Part I. Posting, protesting, and civic engagement: causes and movements that mobilized -- The MeToo movement: how an online social movement sparked civic engagement -- Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett: how controversial Supreme Court nominations provided opportunities to get involved -- School shootings: how gun violence encouraged civic involvement -- Immigration and family separation: when political expression fails to expand participation -- Black Lives Matter: how a surging movement engaged young people in -- Part II. Moving from the outside in: the link between posting and protesting and contacting elected officials -- Messages received? Examining the link between young adults posting political views online and sharing views with elected officials -- Discontent heard? Examining the link between young adults engaging in protests and sharing views with elected officials -- Conclusion: assessing young adult political power.