text: Institutional Adultism – Freechild Institute
  Posted byAdam Fletcher	 February 5 February 5 Leave a comment on Institutional Adultism
  Institutional adultism may be apparent in any instance of systemic bias where formalized limitations or demands are placed on people simply because of their young age. These limitations are often reinforced through physical force or police actions. This is increasingly seen as a form of gerontocracy, explained by James Carville when he wrote,
  Total institutions, which are the organizations in our society which dominate the entire being of a person, include the military, prisons, schools, and hospitals. Young people are affected by total institutions more than any other social group.
  Ultimately, the normalization and legitimization of historical, cultural, institutional and interpersonal dynamics that routinely advantage adults while producing cumulative and chronic adverse outcomes for young people is best summarized as institutional adultism.
  Posted byAdam Fletcher February 5 February 5 Posted inUncategorizedTags: Adultism, Adults, Businesses, Communities, Discrimination, Diversity, Expression, Government, Nonprofits, Personal Development, Philosophy, Politics, Relationships, Systems change, Taking Action, Youth work