Gen Z’s Political Perspective and Engagement

Gen Z’s political perspective stands out from older generations as their ideologies are more open-minded and diverse. They’re also known for their boycotts, protests, petitions, and social media shares as their main form of political engagement. It’s a generation that’s shaping the world in an entirely different manner than their parents and grandparents, with a focus on social justice and climate change movements.

To gain a deeper understanding of generational differences, I reached out to Paige Kidder, a Thompson Rivers University student of the Gen Z age cohort, and Terry Kading, a political science professor at Thompson Rivers University who has been teaching for 25 years, for interviews. In the video below, I discuss the political perspectives and differences of Gen Z with two varying perspectives.