Millennial Movements: Positive Social Change in Urban Costa Rica

“Millennial Movements provides new ideas about how the power of DIY urbanism and activism work in a Costa Rican context. It offers an innovative anthropological perspective on the evolution of ‘positive’ social movements that engage youth.” Setha Low, The Graduate Center, CUNY

“Each chapter of Millennial Movements is a human story prompting students to take action, and to consider the possibilities of mobilization in their own communities.” Felipe Montoya, York University

“Millennial Movements is a fascinating portrait of emerging social movements in a rapidly changing world. Using vivid ethnographic examples, Stocker explores the interconnections between food justice, environmental and cultural preservation, and LGBTQ+ activism and illustrates the complex ways in which local and global forces shape contemporary politics. The clearly articulated framework will help students apply what they learn about Costa Rican activism to their own lives and communities." Charles Kline, Portland State University