Active citizenship and late-life learning in the community

Author
Carmel Borg, Marvin Formosa
Resource Language
English
Year of publication
2013
Keyword
Civic educationLifelong education

This paper problematises dominant notions of active citizenship in later life and provides a framework for an alternative view of active citizenship. It also illustrates how adult educators can facilitate learning processes where late-life learners, reflect on the impact of the neoliberal value system and on the consequences of its hegemonic practices on personal and community life, before engaging in transformative action.