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Frank Furedi

Frank Furedi

Hungarian-Canadian sociologist (born 1947)

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  • Jun 18

    Frank Furedi's 'I confini contano' appears in Italy's 2026 Maturità exam, sparking debate on boundaries and adulthood

    An excerpt from sociologist Frank Furedi's 'I confini contano' is one of the text analysis tracks in the first written test of Italy's 2026 Maturità, asking students to reflect on generational boundaries and the concept of 'adultescents'.

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