Adultism: a form of discrimination against anyone who isn’t an adult. It stems from the belief that children—but also the elderly—are less capable and have less valid views because of misconceptions about their ability to think and act in complex, nuanced ways.
Adultism: a form of discrimination against anyone who isn’t an adult. It stems from the belief that children—but also the elderly—are less capable and have less valid views because of misconceptions about their ability to think and act in complex, nuanced ways.
But what if children were just as capable as adults of contributing meaningfully to social discussions on important issues like ecological justice?
This is the argument put forth by Natalie M. Fletcher, Associate Professor in UdeM’s Department of Philosophy and Scientific Coordinator at the Institut Philosophie Citoyenneté Jeunesse.
The goal of her work is to have young people’s views recognized as both relevant and valuable. She also promotes the creation of opportunities for children to develop their critical thinking skills and practice engaging in philosophical dialogue.
