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French high school protests: 'Young people are not fooled by the discrimination and contempt that society directs at them'
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points She views the discourse surrounding these protests through the concept of "childism," which refers to prejudices against minors based on their age. Protests by high school students have been analyzed by sociologist and child psychiatrist Laelia Benoit.
Protests by high school students have been analyzed by sociologist and child psychiatrist Laelia Benoit. She views the discourse surrounding these protests through the concept of "childism," which refers to prejudices against minors based on their age. Benoit introduced this term to France, using it to understand societal attitudes towards young people.
The term "childism" encompasses a set of prejudices against minors due to their age. Benoit's analysis suggests that young people are aware of the discrimination and contempt directed at them by society.
Further details on Benoit's analysis and the concept of "childism" are available from the source, providing insight into the discourse surrounding high school student protests.
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Category: schools Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Le Monde in English Reading time: 1 min
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