ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we discuss the widespread mistreatment of youth and elders, our rationale for naming this mistreatment as oppression, and the assumptions and frameworks we use to situate youth oppression and elder oppression as social justice issues. We provide context for youth and elder oppression through the examination of four key historical legacies. Individual, institutional, and cultural manifestations of youth oppression and elder oppression globally and in the US are discussed, along with an intersectional description of these systemic inequities, with examples of both resistance and liberation work. We also discuss how youth and elder oppression is internalized. A sample design for facilitating learning experiences on youth oppression and elder oppression in different locations, formats, and time frames is included, with recommendations for sequencing activities in classes, workshops, and remote learning experiences.
