Bercasio, John Adrian A.

GE5
BSED English – 1A

1. Southern scholars can contribute to disentangling

epistemic trajectories in youth studies by challenging
Western-centric paradigms through decolonial
methodologies, amplifying diverse voices and
narratives, engaging in participatory research,
centering indigenous knowledge systems,
acknowledging intersectionality, and fostering
interdisciplinary collaborations, ultimately enriching
global understandings of youth experiences.

2. Alliances between youth and academics are

important for addressing global issues because they
combine diverse perspectives, expertise, and energy.
Youth bring firsthand experiences and innovative ideas,
while academics offer research skills and theoretical
frameworks. Collaborating allows for the co-creation of
evidence-based solutions responsive to real-world
challenges, empowering youth and enabling
academics to have real-world impact.

3. Creating new South-South alliances and subaltern

counter-publics is significant as it fosters solidarity
among marginalized communities in the Global South,
providing platforms for sharing knowledge and
strategies to address common challenges. By
amplifying subaltern voices and challenging dominant
narratives, these alliances contribute to democratizing
knowledge and decision-making, enabling collective
action and reshaping power dynamics towards
transformative social change.