Youth Narratives and Cultural Practices Across the Globe in the 20th and 21st Century

International Conference on “Youth Narratives and Cultural Practices Across the Globe in the 20th and 21st Century” Concept Note The 20th and 21st centuries have witnessed profound social, political, cultural, and technological transformations that have reshaped the lives, identities, and aspirations of young people around the world. Youth—often positioned at the forefront of social change—have played pivotal roles as cultural producers, political actors, critics of power, agents of resistance, and creative innovators. Their experiences and expressions, shaped by specific historical and regional contexts, offer critical insights into the broader social worlds they inhabit. This international conference, “Youth Narratives and Cultural Practices across the globe in the 20th and 21st Century,” seeks to bring together scholars, researchers, artists, and practitioners to explore the multifaceted ways in which youth cultures are formed, negotiated, represented, and transformed in a...