"I quickly understood that one must arm oneself intellectually to avoid being discredited": the high school movement, a vector of accelerated politicization

Lokman, a high school student in Grenoble, initiated a blockade inspired by TikTok videos to protest against a failing educational system and social exclusion. Initially aimed at sharing grievances, his actions unexpectedly sparked a larger movement across nearby schools. Over three weeks, he became a key figure in the protests, leading discussions and engaging with political figures, which transformed his understanding of political issues and his ability to articulate them.