Promoting Critical Reasoning: Civic Engagement in an Era of Divisive Politics and Civil Unrest

Authors

Kevin R. Meyer, Illinois State UniversityFollow
Nathan J. Carpenter, Illinois State UniversityFollow
Stephen K. Hunt, Illinois State UniversityFollow

Abstract

In this article, we advocate that civic engagement education must focus on antiracism, anti-extremism, and digital literacy in the wake of the attack on the Capitol in January. This critical turn is necessary to stability democracy, restore trust in institutions, and address the problems presented by the post-truth era.

Recommended Citation

Meyer, Kevin R.; Carpenter, Nathan J.; and Hunt, Stephen K. (2022) "Promoting Critical Reasoning: Civic Engagement in an Era of Divisive Politics and Civil Unrest," eJournal of Public Affairs: Vol. 11: No. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/ejopa/vol11/iss1/8