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Supporting youth-led community geography on the impacts of neighbourhood social infrastructure on young people's lives: a case study from East Scarborough, Canada.
- Source :
- GeoJournal; Aug2022 Suppl 2, Vol. 87, p329-342, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This paper is a reflection on 3 years of youth engagement in neighbourhood-based geographic research on the state of social infrastructure in East Scarborough, Toronto, Canada. It revolves around the evolution of LIFT, a youth-led advocacy group with the mandate to engage youth in community-based research to identify gaps in resources and inform local organizations about youth priorities. Using critical reflection as research method, we explore how community geography can be a responsive approach to the needs of youth to analyze their lived experience and collect data to influence decision-making in their communities. We articulate a series of propositions and core assumptions to inform a non-adultist, youth-focused community geography, highlight the ethical dimensions of this work, as well as discuss the often-complicated institutional and interpersonal dynamics that shape the success and sustainability of youth-led community geography. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03432521
- Volume :
- 87
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- GeoJournal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159103621
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-021-10473-8