Occupy: A case illustration of social movements in global citizenship education

Due to the complex nature of global understanding and practice of citizenship, it is essential to understand how to educate for a responsive public sphere with active and emancipated citizens. This study aims to clarify how social movements (through a case illustration of Occupy) are representative...

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Published in:Education, citizenship and social justice citizenship and social justice, 2013-11, Vol.8 (3), p.276-288
Main Author: Catalano, Theresa A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activism
California
Citizens
Citizenship
Citizenship Education
Conflict Resolution
Conservation (Environment)
Cooperation
Cultural Differences
Discourse
Empathy
Global Approach
Interviews
Knowledge Level
Nebraska
New York
Persuasive Discourse
Public sphere
Skills
Social Action
Social Attitudes
Social Justice
Social movements
Social Problems
U.S.A
Values
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Summary:Due to the complex nature of global understanding and practice of citizenship, it is essential to understand how to educate for a responsive public sphere with active and emancipated citizens. This study aims to clarify how social movements (through a case illustration of Occupy) are representative of global citizenship goals while illuminating Occupy’s main goals and dynamic nature. Data collection consisted of 45 interviews conducted at four different Occupy locations in the United States. Interviewee comments entwined with key elements representative of global citizenship education are outlined, and findings indicate not only how social movements can be an integral part of citizenship education but also shed light on a unique ‘we are here’ movement that has transformed public discourse.
ISSN:1746-1979
1746-1987
DOI:10.1177/1746197913497661