Benjamin Bowman

Biography

I am a political sociologist, and I specialise in youth studies. I work with young people to learn about their lives, their everyday politics and how young people take action to change the world around them.

Right now, I’m especially working with young people to explore how young people take action on climate change. I specialize in collaborative research with young people, and I love to cooperate, co-research, and co-author with others.

I am internationally recognised for interdisciplinary, participatory research with young people. I use youth participatory action research (YPAR) to work with young people, and to nurture young people’s visions and action for change.

My specific research interests include:

Young people and climate change
Young people’s activism
Co-research and co-authorship with young people
Young people’s political participation
Civic education and climate education
Votes at 16

My publications include co-authored policy work with young climate activists, research with young people on collaborative research teams, and I am honoured to have supported many young people as a mentor and supporter.