From the suites to the streets: Examining the range of behaviors and attitudes of international climate activists

Autor: Gina R. Ottoboni, Garfield T. Kwan, Mark S. McCaffrey, Jean Léon Boucher
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Energy Research & Social Science. 72:101866
ISSN: 2214-6296
DOI: 10.1016/j.erss.2020.101866
Popis: Inspired by previous protest movements, climate activists began taking to the streets in the fall of 2018, revitalizing and reshaping the three-decade-old climate activist movement. This metamorphosis in climate activism, which has led millions around the world to participate in climate strikes and protests, is reflected in the composition of the activists themselves, who the media frequently portray as primarily young and female. In order to better understand this new and evolving landscape, we surveyed self-identifying climate activists, obtaining results from 367 individuals across 66 countries. Our survey, augmented by seven individual interviews, provides an overview of current climate activists, their attitudes, priorities, and actions. Here we map our findings, delineating differences based on gender, age, and geography. Our results indicate that the media’s focus on young female activists is warranted—at least in Europe and North America. We find that while activists share a commitment toward rapid and substantial reduction of greenhouse gases, their attitudes and actions taken to address climate change can significantly differ by demographic group. Despite its limitations, this study provides a glimpse into the demographics, behaviors, and attitudes of climate activists across the globe.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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