W4D3: Adolescence and Legal Rights

G. Stanley Hall and Adolescence

• In 1904, G. Stanley Hall coined the term "adolescence."

Maturation Process

• Adolescence is associated with the maturation process.

Cultural and Historical Context

• The concept of adolescence and associated rights (e.g., voting) can vary depending on the culture or historical period.
• Legal rights and responsibilities change over time (e.g., voting age).

Legal Age and Rights

• There's a discussion about when individuals are legally able to vote and have full rights.
• In some cases, individuals could vote and go to war before being legally allowed to drink.

Discrepancies in Legal Rights

• There may have been a time where certain actions (voting, military service) were permitted at a younger age than others (drinking).
• This implies potential inconsistencies or contradictions in legal age definitions for different activities.