IMGpapers 1976–79

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1976–79

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Socialist Challenge No. 38, 23 March 1978 · p. 14 of the scan · 241 words

The scan: sc-n38-mar-23-1978.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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page 14 of the scan

REVOLUTIONARY Socialises are increasingly realising the importance of strong autonomous lay women's movements which Immediate and direct challenge to the patriarchal family. Unfortunately not enough attention is given to young who also suffer from the oppressive role of the family. Ever now a person is considered by law 1o be a child up to the age of 1S. In the past there were serioes disputes over whetber adulthood should begin ar 21 ot 25 A teenager entering the Labour Party or even a revolutionary group of Consequently it is necessary young newcomers to be able to freely discuss socialist ideas with other people without intimidated or inhibited.

This raises the question of youth caucusch. The Labour Party Touce Socialists has an age limit of 25 ressouable Ithi branches. Mee attended me atended by individuals who have outgrown their mem pershin. These members continually foet the principle involved: the right of organisation for oppressed groups.

I would make the following points: First, not only should ape limits in vouth caucuses be strictly ad hered to, but esoteric and cxclusive discassions should be avoided. Secondly existing members should make conscious effort to encourage ant mittere the political interest of bew members, and encourage think for themselves. Thiedly despite SCOTLAND normation Bar Post Glasgo bi ther Wednesca 031-346 0465 B Socialist Challeman Challenge Jim on 19005 alter Somi Mice.

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