Youth Activism in NZ w/ Dr Carisa Showden: 20 February, 2023

Doctor Carisa Showden, of University of Auckland’s sociology department, is the editor of a new book on youth activism entitled Fierce Hope. The book has six segments from various youth-led activism organisations ranging in topic from climate change to indigenous rights. In the book young leaders of activism groups, loosely identified as those 18-29, are given the space to write about their journeys in the world of activism. 

Arno started by asking for an overview of the topics contained within the book.