Trajectory Types in Young Activism: A Biographical Analysis
摘要
This chapter examines three distinct types of political trajectories among young activists: conservative, breakthrough, and emerging. The conservative trajectory follows familial political traditions, with political identity strongly shaped by family values and reinforced through university experiences. The breakthrough trajectory represents a rupture from family political orientation, typically occurring during secondary or university education through exposure to new ideas and peer groups. The emerging trajectory, characterized by minimal family political influence, develops through youth subcultures and artistic expressions, often leading to innovative forms of political participation. Through biographical analysis of representative cases, this study reveals how different socialization agents—family, educational institutions, and cultural movements—shape young activists’ political identities and engagement patterns.