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This is an excellent interview with some leaders (5 girls) of school student protests. All say school is a closed space for critical thinking and questioning, a reflection of authoritarian culture that they want to change.
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The intellect of these school kids no older than 18 is impressive. They see structural problems in unfair punishments at school (e.g. for hair-dress code violations) and teachersâ impunity, how school authoritarian culture is linked to politics and affects their lives and future. 
âThe school is a mirror of the state. Teachers represent power. Pupils are citizens oppressed by power in many situations. When pupils create a space for discussion, we realize the unfairness. For example, teachers donât need to follow certain school rules but pupils must...â
