THE CONTRADICTORY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE AND INSTITUTIONAL POLITICS: A VIEW FROM VOTERS OF GABRIEL BORIC

Abstract

This article explores the political participation of young people in the election of Gabriel Boric and their relationship with institutional politics. A qualitative methodology is used, and it is concluded that young people value politics as a fundamental element of society, being political participation therefore not contradictory to other forms of participation. It is also concluded that political parties are regarded as fundamental entities for social organization, even though their perceived vertical hierarchy prevents young people from formally taking part in them.

Keywords:

YOUNG PEOPLE, POLITICS, CHILE.

Author Biography

Álvaro Cabrera

Chileno. Licenciado en Historia y Magíster en Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad de Chile. Sus intereses de investigación se concentran en la Sociología Política. Actualmente cursa un Magíster en Estudios Latinoamericanos en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison. Correo electrónico: cabrera6@wisc.edu