

How Adultism Hinders Youth Empowerment
Recently, the United States has seen a rise in youth activism that has been particularly exciting. From the teens who stood up against gun violence to establish the March for Our Lives, to Marley Dias’ grassroots movement for #1000BlackGirlBooks, young people are enacting change and getting noticed. While these recent examples have been a positive force of empowerment for youth everywhere, the reality that faces many teenagers and children still remains; young people are ofte