Yelling and Listening: Youth Culture, Punk Rock, And Power‪.‬

Introduction At a time when the world seems so troubled--war, poverty, hunger, corruption surround us--many young people have found their voices and are speaking up for change. Historically, youth activism was usually found on college campuses and addressed a variety of issues. Today, the issues may still be the same--war, racism, sexism, human rights--but the activists are getting younger and their movement has become global. Thanks to the ease of sharing information through the internet and popular culture, young people are sharing knowledge, ideas and actions firmly establishing themselves as vital members of global civil society. They attend protests and marches, distribute pamphlets and lead workshops, and write music and create weblogs. This article discusses the power of music--particularly punk--as a means for youth activism.