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Youth participation: Adultism, human rights and professional youth work

Volume: 36, Issue: 4, Pages: 677 - 690
Published: Dec 6, 2021
Abstract
This article argues that the right of young people to participate in decisions being made about them forms the basis for professional youth work practice. The authors consider the nature of ‘participation’ and its relation to human rights, and introduces the concept of ‘adultism’ and the challenges for youth workers combatting ‘adultist’ beliefs and practices in the work of participation. The paper considers the benefits and limitations of youth...
Paper Details
Title
Youth participation: Adultism, human rights and professional youth work
Published Date
Dec 6, 2021
Volume
36
Issue
4
Pages
677 - 690
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