The influence of youth agency on cultural development in Africa

The influence of youth agency on cultural development in Africa

This article examines the youth contribution to cultural development in Africa from the perspectives beyond the familiar narratives of the youths as social problems. The article is based on content analysis of secondary data and the theoretical framework of Structuration, Afrikology, and the Diffusi...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of Pan African studies 2016-07, Vol.9 (4), p.131
1. Verfasser: Akinwale, Akeem Ayofe
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
African culture
African music
African studies
Analysis
Communication
Communications technology
Consciousness
Content analysis
Cultural factors
Cultural values
Culture
Economic development
Innovations
Pan-Africanism
Popular music
Social aspects
Society
Sociology
Structuration theory
Theory
Youth
Youth culture
Youth participation
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Zusammenfassung:This article examines the youth contribution to cultural development in Africa from the perspectives beyond the familiar narratives of the youths as social problems. The article is based on content analysis of secondary data and the theoretical framework of Structuration, Afrikology, and the Diffusion of Innovation. The theories are synthesized to analyze the influence of youth agency on cultural development in Africa, especially through the popular music and new opportunities for youths in the information and communication technologies. The trends in this article show that despite their problems, many youths have produced critical resources for cultural development in Africa.
ISSN:0888-6601
1942-6569