Geographies of Youths: mapping youth spatialities

Abstract

Introduction: This text is derived from the conference on Youth given during the closing table of the event II Latin American Congress on Geography Teaching (CLEG) and I Colloquium on Inclusive Geography (CoGIn), in which several aspects related to understanding the youth in Geography. At the conference, we explored topics such as legislation related to youth, the didactic perspective for approaching youth in Geography and important concepts such as difference, diversity and inequality. Objectives: In this text, we will revisit the main topics covered at the conference, highlighting the importance of understanding the specificities of contemporary youth and how Geography can contribute to this understanding. Methods: This is an essay-style text. Results: Firstly, we will discuss legislation related to youth and how the Youth Statute establishes fundamental rights for young Brazilians. Next, we will address the didactic perspective in approaching youth in Geography, highlighting the importance of knowing the specialties of schooled youth and their perceptions of the urban and school environment. Finally, we will explore the concepts of difference, diversity and inequality, emphasizing how these aspects are fundamental to understanding the multiple realities experienced by young people in Brazil. Conclusion: Throughout this text, we will seek to reflect on how Geography can contribute to a broader and contextualized understanding of young people, recognizing their diverse identities, experiences and challenges.