Research reports

Demos: An Anatomy of Youth

Demos · 2010

This Demos report maps the attitudes and values of British 16–25-year-olds against key social, economic, environmental and technological trends shaping their lives in 2010. Drawing on original survey data from v's Voicebox poll, in-depth youth portraits, and commissioned expert essays, the report finds that young people are economically and politically marginalised relative to older generations, yet are far from passive: many are actively creating social change. The authors argue that politicians must transfer genuine political capital to young people by engaging seriously with the issues — from climate change and digital identity to family care and democratic participation — that will define their futures.