"Almost a quarter of teenagers are sharing less of their political views because they fear being cancelled. Research from the Economist Education Foundation surveyed 4,167 students at British schools between the age of 10 to 17."
"The report found that 22 per cent of 15- to 17-year-olds and 19 per cent of 10- to 14-year-olds stopped themselves from sharing political views they feel strongly about because they were worried about being cancelled."
"The Economist Education Foundation's Vote Confident report showed that teens were divided over upcoming legislation to lower the voting age, with 45 per cent of 15-17 year olds feeling young people should not be given the vote at 16."
The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, advocating for accessible journalism without paywalls. A survey by the Economist Education Foundation reveals that many teenagers are hesitant to share political views due to fear of cancellation. The report indicates that a significant percentage of students aged 10 to 17 have refrained from expressing their opinions, with a notable division on the potential lowering of the voting age. Awareness of political figures like Boris Johnson is high among teens, yet confidence in discussing news issues remains low.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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