2023/06/29 by Dean Farquhar · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Electoral Systems and Political Participation #Irish and British Studies #Migration, Refugees, and Integration
paper · doi:10.1177/14789299231183287
openalex publication_date 2023/06/29 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/14
Little is known about young non-voters’ appraisals of ethnic tribune politics in Northern Ireland. This article draws attention to how some young non-voters in Northern Ireland actively challenge such representational strategies, while others are reluctant to express critical views regarding party politics, despite their interest in a range of broadly political issues and dissatisfaction with aspects of social life. The article accounts for these findings by reworking existing conceptualisations of youth political engagement to include consideration of those who are not apathetic, engaged sceptics or conservatives. This permits a more nuanced understanding of the position of youth within the Northern Ireland electorate.