Youth political identity formation in Alberta

This research project studies the process of political identity formation and focuses on Albertans. Adults, influenced by society, media and stereotypes have this sense of “wild west” political culture so they usually describe Albertan as a farmer, cowboy or oil worker. On the contrast, youth build their political identities through their families and school education so they have different image of “typical Albertan”. We are trying to answer two questions:
1)At which point do young people demonstrate the dominant political values and identity markers of the broader community. ?
2) How does political identity vary between different communities throughout Alberta?

Faculty Supervisor:

Jared Wesley

Student:

Partner:

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Education

University:

University of Alberta

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