This document discusses political participation among youth in Italy. It examines the relationship between young people, politics, and society, and defines what is considered a young person. The document also looks at data on young people in Italian families, social factors that positively influence youth, and reasons for the de-politicization of young people, including a lack of involvement in unions and other voluntary associations. It describes interviews and focus groups conducted as part of experimental research on how globalization and concepts like the "Global Village" have impacted youth participation in politics.