Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Political Science Department
Faculty Mentor
Austin Knuppe
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Background
During the Arab Spring in 2011, youth became the backbone of protests and a force for democratic change. Particularly in Tunisia – the heart of the Spring– youth had a dominant role in starting protests and toppling regimes. Extant literature's mixed findings on wealth’s positive association with democratization processes suggest democracy’s support depends on public opinion and age. Building off fieldwork and interviews with students in Tunisia, my study focuses on economic development and its impact on public opinion.
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Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2025 3:30 PM
End Date
4-9-2025 4:20 PM
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Who Supports Democracy in the Post-Arab Spring Maghreb?
Logan, UT
Background
During the Arab Spring in 2011, youth became the backbone of protests and a force for democratic change. Particularly in Tunisia – the heart of the Spring– youth had a dominant role in starting protests and toppling regimes. Extant literature's mixed findings on wealth’s positive association with democratization processes suggest democracy’s support depends on public opinion and age. Building off fieldwork and interviews with students in Tunisia, my study focuses on economic development and its impact on public opinion.
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