The article critiques the prevalent notion that young people will inherently lead political change, emphasizing that passive reliance on youth engagement overlooks the necessity of long-term institutional support and political education. Despite initial enthusiasm and mobilization efforts tied to election cycles, history shows that this approach leads to cyclical involvement without meaningful ideological development. Effective political engagement requires more than turnout; it demands the cultivation of deep connections and values among young activists to ensure sustained activism beyond transient contexts.
"If sustained youth political engagement is the goal, then more attention must be paid to long-term institution building."
"Relying on hope as a strategy undermines power building."
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