Capable Quote by Adam Fletcher
“Young people often serve as scapegoats for the challenges communities face. At the same time, they are routinely pushed away from connecting to their communities as serious problem-solvers capable of changing the world.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “Youth and Community Engagement”, 2020
Youth are blamed for problems yet excluded from solutions.
In simple terms: Youth scapegoated, excluded from problem‑solving.
Key Takeaway
Empower youth voices.
Themes
social justice
youth empowerment
community
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- schools
- local councils
- NGO projects
Key Concepts
systemic bias
participation
policy change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities include youth?
- What barriers prevent youth involvement?
A Different Perspective
Changing attitudes takes time and effort.
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