U.S. College student activism during an era of neoliberalism: A qualitative study of students against sweatshops |
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| Authors: | Rachel Fix Dominguez |
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| Institution: | (1) The King’s College, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1500, New York, NY 10118, USA |
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| Abstract: | This article sets out to examine the experiences of college student activists involved in Students Against Sweatshops on the
Beautiful River University campus. Based on observation and interview fieldwork, the paper explores how students negotiate
and understand their activism against the backdrop of neoliberalism. The paper concludes that being a contemporary student
activist requires advanced time management skills and the capacity to ascribe multiple meanings to activities (for example,
hanging out and doing activism simultaneously). This emphasis on using one’s time wisely resonates with students who are surrounded
by the language of neoliberal reform. By analysing how students prioritise activism, outreach to new members and develop friendships,
and position themselves as part of an international network, I show that student activism is influenced by the neoliberal
environment at Beautiful River University at the same time that student activists are working to resist and counter such practices. |
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