Lebanese youth facing sectarian forms of political subjectivization: The Art of Political Demobilization

Abstract

The article examines how the Lebanese political class has been gradually weaving a strat egy to keep part of the Lebanese youth politically demobilized. To do so, the article delves into what sectarianism represents for the political behavior of the Lebanese youth during the protest movement so-called ‘Thawra’. The article addresses some of the political impli cations related to political disaffection and political subjectivization that leads to the political demobilization of such an important social group. Likewise, the article shows how despite the common risk factors that harm this vulnerable group, the Lebanese youth remain divided concerning their political support to the traditional political establishment and how this group has already made a breakthrough in order to reduce the negative impact of sectarianism in the Lebanese political life.