Panel Discusses Youth Civic Engagement and Gender Dynamics in Politics
Source: The Harvard Crimson
A political science student, an activist, Senator Laphonza R. Butler (D-Calif.), documentary filmmakers, and a historian convened at Harvard’s Institute of Politics forum to discuss the future of youth civic engagement and the growing role of women in politics on Tuesday.
Moderated by Harvard historian and law professor Jill Lepore, the event featured clips from the Emmy Award-winning documentaries Boys State and Girls State, showcasing the experiences of teenage boys and girls participating in political simulations designed to mirror democratic governance.
Filmmaker Jesse Moss described Boys State and Girls State as a “fascinating laboratory or microcosm to explore our democracy writ small,” noting how both programs offered a window into how young people engage with political processes.
“We thought, perhaps this program is a weather vane to tell us something about our current condition,” Moss added.
Read here the full article published by The Harvard Crimson on 25 September 2024.
Image credits: The Harvard Crimson
A political science student, an activist, Senator Laphonza R. Butler (D-Calif.), documentary filmmakers, and a historian convened at Harvard’s Institute of Politics forum to discuss the future of youth civic engagement and the growing role of women in politics on Tuesday.
Moderated by Harvard historian and law professor Jill Lepore, the event featured clips from the Emmy Award-winning documentaries Boys State and Girls State, showcasing the experiences of teenage boys and girls participating in political simulations designed to mirror democratic governance.
Filmmaker Jesse Moss described Boys State and Girls State as a “fascinating laboratory or microcosm to explore our democracy writ small,” noting how both programs offered a window into how young people engage with political processes.
“We thought, perhaps this program is a weather vane to tell us something about our current condition,” Moss added.
Read here the full article published by The Harvard Crimson on 25 September 2024.
Image credits: The Harvard Crimson
