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Introduction

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This introductory chapter outlines the main arguments of the book, describes the data and methodology used, and contextualizes the specific case at hand. Our study of the political engagement of young unemployed in Geneva relies on a theoretical perspective that focuses on different kinds of resources and the role they play in favoring or impeding participation. More specifically our take on the participation of young unemployed in political consumerism or protest activities stresses four types of resources: socioeconomic and statutory, psychological, organizational, and institutional resources. In this chapter we also put the specific case at hand in the broader context of youth unemployment in Europe.

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Notes

  1. 1.

    It is important to note that the scores upon which is based the location of countries in the conceptual map should be taken relative to each other rather than as absolute values.

  2. 2.

    Comparative findings from this research project can be found in Baglioni and Giugni (2014), Cinalli et al. (2013), and Lahusen and Giugni (2016). In addition to the six countries and cities mentioned, the city of Lisbon (Portugal) was also part of the study, but funded through own means.

  3. 3.

    While our study focuses on young long-term unemployed, for the sake of readability in the remainder of the book we will refer to them simply as unemployed youth or young unemployed.

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Giugni, M., Lorenzini, J. (2017). Introduction. In: Jobless Citizens . Palgrave Pivot, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-95142-0_1

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