The Political Socialization of College Students: Student Government, Diversity and Political Power

• In Event: Education, Socialization and Action: The Many Paths to Student Civic Engagement

Brief Overview

An investigation of college student government. Includes quantitative and qualitative analysis of these organizations at the top 50 universities and liberal arts colleges in the U.S. and assesses their role in politically socializing young people.

Authors

• Elizabeth S. Smith, Furman University

• Sabrina Roof, University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Katherine West, Furman University