1 of 1
Story summary
- A survey by the Economist Education Foundation found that nearly 25% of British teenagers avoid sharing political views due to fear of being "cancelled."
- The study surveyed 4,167 students aged 10 to 17, revealing that 22% of older teens and 19% of younger teens felt pressured to silence their opinions.
- As the Representation of the People Bill seeks to lower the voting age to 16, campaigners emphasize the importance of supportive classroom discussions to enhance political confidence.
- Upcoming curriculum changes will prioritize media literacy and critical thinking, but additional efforts are necessary to improve political discourse in education.
