Civic Engagement in Later Life: What Counts, Who Participates, and Why It Matters
Civic Engagement in Later Life: What Counts, Who Participates, and Why It Matters
This webinar marks the first session of the series “Meaningful Participation and Voice: When Does Older Adults’ Participation Become a Democratic Action?”.
The session explores how civic engagement in later life is conceptualised, who participates, and why it matters for inclusion and democracy. Moving beyond participation as a purely functional activity, the webinar highlights its broader civic and democratic potential.
Speaker:
Associate Professor Rodrigo Serrat
Chair:
Research Fellow Patty Doran
Abstract (short):
Drawing on findings from the CIVEX project, this presentation examines how structural inequalities, institutional contexts, and lived experiences shape patterns of civic engagement among older adults across Europe.
Participation:
The webinar is open to all.