"Because I Said So: The Politics of Youth Participation"

"Because I Said So: The Politics of Youth Participation" explores how young people are involved in politics and decision-making. It examines the reasons behind adults encouraging or discouraging youth engagement, highlighting power dynamics and societal attitudes. The book discusses the importance of youth voices in shaping policies that affect them and considers challenges like age restrictions and perceptions of maturity. Ultimately, it emphasizes that youth participation is essential for inclusive democracy and encourages recognizing young people's capacity to contribute meaningfully to political processes.