PARTISPACE Policy brief no. 5 Young People Learn democracy by Doing

PARTISPACE has analysed what participation means for young people in different social positions and life conditions. Research findings suggest that an understanding of participation is needed that is broader and recognises the diverse ways young people claim being a part of society. This has implications for understanding how young people learn to participate.

This policy brief is concerned with the learning processes related with young people’s participation and how such learning can be supported. First, it refers to practitioners working with young people in formal and non-formal education. Second, it gives recommendations to youth policies at local, national and European level who are concerned with empowering young people to get involved in political social and civic participation. Third, it addresses education policies with regard to necessary changes in formal and non-formal education.