"Drawing from extensive fieldwork in three countries, this book explores how African urban youth navigate citizenship through daily experiences, relationships, and political engagement. Privileging the voice and agency of Africa's young people, it shows how identity is negotiated across religious, gender, economic, and regional distinctions"--

Amy S. Patterson is Professor of International Affairs and Professor of Politics at the University of the South. She has authored six books, including Africa & Global Health Governance (2018) and Dependent Agency & the Global Health Regime (2017), both of which were awarded prizes by the International Studies Association. A two-time Fulbright Scholar, her work has appeared in African Affairs, African Studies Review, Journal of Modern African Studies, Africa Today, International Affairs, and Global Public Health.

Introduction: why investigate urban youth citizenship in Africa?; 1. Theorizing urban youth and everyday citizenship; 2. Manifesting citizenship through local and distinct actions; 3. Engaging the state; 4. Confronting economic marginalization; 5. Contesting citizenship through religious identity; 6. Affirming and challenging patriarchy; 7. Channeling frustration through exit, exclusion and engagement; Conclusion: challenging marginalization, claiming citizenship; Appendix I: Thematic categories for content analysis; Appendix II: Fieldwork questions; Appendix III: Fieldwork interviews and focus group discussions.