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Activism doesn’t always empower students: in Hong Kong, it has silenced them too

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par William Yat Wai Lo, Associate Professor in Intercultural and International Education, Durham University

From climate marches to Gaza encampments, students across the globe are demanding political change. Their activism is often praised as a sign of youth empowerment and civic engagement.

But there is another side to this story. Activism can also exclude, silence, and polarise. It can amplify the voices of some, while pushing others to the margins.

My recently published study with colleague Euan Auld explored…

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