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Coloniality, Youth Autonomy, and Adult Supremacy
This chapter explores the intersectionality of coloniality, youth autonomy, and adult supremacy, highlighting how the categorization of certain groups as children has played a significant role in the colonial logic. It discusses the historical subordination of children and how it has influenced European nations and colonial practices, as well as the impact of coloniality and adultism on daily lives, including rising authoritarianism, child labor laws, and interactions between teachers and students. The chapter also delves into the scare tactics used to criticize critical theories and their connection to Western systems of interpretation and mistreatment of people.