Citizens of the World: Political Engagement and Policy Attitudes of Millennials across the Globe

The Millennial Generation, those born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, is the most educated, digitally connected, and globalized in the history of the world. Around the globe, this generation encompasses 1.8 billion people--a quarter of the world's population--and will soon produce a majority of the world's political, economic, and social leaders. Millennials grew up experiencing the terrorist attacks of September 11, the perpetual "war on terror", the global proliferation of the internet and smart phones, and the increased interconnectedness of people around the world. In many countries, Millennials' young adulthood has been marked by high rates of unemployment and underemployment that surpass those of their parents and grandparents, making them the first generation in the modern era to have higher rates of poverty than their predecessors at the same age. These factors afford a unique opportunity to explore how Millennial attitudes, compared to older adults, vary 
across different cultures, political settings, and economic circumstances.\nCitizens of the World examines the Millennial Generation from a comparative perspective, providing insight into the degree to which generational differences in political attitudes and behaviors transcend cultures and borders. The book looks at Millennial attitudes about family life, gender roles, institutions, politics, religion, lifestyle, and the future to better understand how or if governance will change under this generation and the degree of influence they currently wield in different countries. Key to this research is the finding that Millennials have developed a global identity that distinguishes them from older adults. Drawing on data from Australia, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Citizens of the World shows how this global identity has developed and how it fuels Millennials' policy attitudes and willingness to engage in the political world.

Politics & Social Sciences

Engstrom, Richard N.

Rouse, Stella M.

Hanmer, Michael J.

González, Roberto

McDonald, Jared

Lay, Siugmin

Miranda, Daniel

Sociology

Oxford University Press

Review\n"The economic challenges and prospects Millennials face differ from those faced by their parents and grandparents. As the largest generation, Millennials' response will influence American politics for decades. In this careful and compelling analysis, Stella Rouse and Ashley Ross document how these experiences shape Millennials' political attachments and behavior. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the emerging and important role Millennials will play in American politics going forward." 
--Benjamin Bishin, University of California, Riverside\n"For all the buzz about Millennials, so much of what is written is overwrought and data-free. Refreshingly, The Politics of Millennials stands apart, as it contains a breadth of insightful data, both qualitative and quantitative. It is certain to become 'the book' on the Millennial generation." 
--David Campbell, University of Notre Dame\n"The Politics of Millennials provides a roadmap of how Millennials may reshape American politics. The Millennial Persona emphasizes equality, tolerance of diversity, social justice and other liberal cultural views, combined with economic moderation. By 2020, this will be the largest generation in the American public and their view will alter the style and content of politics." 
--Russell Dalton, University of California, Irvine\n"Rouse and Ross provide a wealth of data on this fascinating, diverse, and increasingly politically-important generation. A must-read for those interested in Millennials and politics!" 
--Shauna L. Shames, Rutgers University-Camden\nToday the Millennial generation, the cohort born from the early 1980s to the late 1990s, is the largest generation in the United States. It exceeds one-quarter of the population and is the most diverse generation in U.S. history. Millennials grew up experiencing September 11, the global proliferation of the Internet and of smart phones, and the worst economic recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Their young adulthood has been marked by rates of unemployment and underemployment surpassing those of their parents and grandparents, making them the first generation in the modern era to have higher rates of poverty than their predecessors at the same age. The Politics of Millennials explores the factors that shape the Millennial generation’s unique political identity, how this identity conditions political choices, and how this cohort’s diversity informs political attitudes and beliefs. Few scholars have empirically identified and studied the political attitudes and policy preferences of Millennials, despite the size and influence of this generation. This book explores politics from a generational perspective, first, and then combines this with other group identities that include race and ethnicity to bring a new perspective to how we examine identity politics.

The Politics of Millennials: Political Beliefs and Policy Preferences of America's Most Diverse Generation

Ross, Ashley D.

Politics & Government

University of Michigan Press

Today the Millennial generation, the cohort born from the early 1980s to the late 1990s, is the largest generation in the United States. It exceeds one-quarter of the population and is the most diverse generation in U.S. history. Millennials grew up experiencing September 11, the global proliferation of the Internet and of smart phones, and the worst economic recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Their young adulthood has been marked by rates of unemployment and underemployment surpassing those of their parents and grandparents, making them the first generation in the modern era to have higher rates of poverty than their predecessors at the same age. The Politics of Millennials explores the factors that shape the Millennial generation’s unique political identity, how this identity conditions political choices, and how this cohort’s diversity informs political attitudes and beliefs. Few scholars have empirically identified and studied the political attitudes and policy preferences of Millennials, despite the size and influence of this generation. This book explores politics from a generational perspective, first, and then combines this with other group identities that include race and ethnicity to bring a new perspective to how we examine identity politics.

In one of the only accounts of Latino legislative behavior, Stella M. Rouse examines how well the growing Latino population translates their increased presence into legislative influence. Latinos in the Legislative Process explores Latino representation by considering the role of ethnicity throughout the legislative process - from bill sponsorship, to committee deliberations, to floor votes - in seven state legislatures. Rouse first identifies issues that are priorities for Latinos and tells us whether a Latino political agenda exists. She then provides a theoretical framework for ethnicity in legislative behavior and outcomes. Rouse demonstrates that ethnicity is a complex dynamic that plays a variable role in the legislative process. Thus, Latino representation cannot be viewed monolithically.

Latinos in the Legislative Process: Interests and Influence

Cambridge University Press

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