Capabilities for Voice, Work and Education: Critical Analysis of Programmes for Disadvantaged Young People in Europe

Author(s):  
Lavinia Bilfulco ◽  
Valerie Egdell ◽  
Ronald McQuaid ◽  
Thierry Berthet ◽  
Véronique Simon ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elly Scrine

This paper conceptualises songwriting as an ‘after-queer’ approach for exploring notions of gender and sexuality with young people. The article draws on songs created by seven groups of young people in music-based workshops which took place in schools with participants aged between 14–17. During these workshops, songwriting was used to explore the participants' imaginings of what gender might look like in their "perfect world". 'After-queer' scholarship is introduced and referred to throughout the paper as it relates to queer theory and research with young people, particularly focusing on discourses of risk and vulnerability that emerge across these fields. The paper highlights the value of creative and arts-based methodologies in queer research, through which expansion and questions of possibility, alternative, and identity can be raised and responded to. 'After queer' is offered as a useful lens for critical analysis, particularly in light of complex questions related to the promotion of "diversity" that emerged through the findings.


Author(s):  
Peter Squires ◽  
Carlie Goldsmith

Peter Squires and Carlie Goldsmith examine social exclusion of youth and the conservative the ideology of the ‘broken society.’ They address young people’s hardship and marginality through a critical analysis of neo-liberal political ideology. They that young adult ‘quality of life’ has diminished as a result of ‘tough justice’ and punitive welfare policies. They question the neo-liberal approach to young adults with its focus on risk and compliance measures while young people receive sanctions, disciplines and punishments.


Author(s):  
Philippa Collin

Young people are using information communication technologies (ICT) for new forms of political participation. At the same time, government and non-government organisations are looking to the internet to implement policies designed to engage young people in democracy. This raises the question of what forms of e-citizenship are being imposed on young people and are these same forms being pursued by young people themselves? Coleman (2008) has suggested that programs tend to promote autonomous or managed forms and argues for a ‘productive convergence’ that can facilitate democratic e-citizenship. Using original research, this article presents two case studies of such a ‘productive convergence’ and argues that what is particularly powerful in such e-citizenship programs is that they facilitate young people’s connection to existing networks as well as the building of new communities for action. This article presents a critical analysis of how organisations and young people in Australia and the United Kingdom view and use the internet for participation and considers the extent to which there is increased democratising potential in these e-citizenship programs.


2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippa Collin

Young people are using information communication technologies (ICT) for new forms of political participation. At the same time, government and non-government organisations are looking to the internet to implement policies designed to engage young people in democracy. This raises the question of what forms of e-citizenship are being imposed on young people and are these same forms being pursued by young people themselves? Coleman (2008) has suggested that programs tend to promote autonomous or managed forms and argues for a ‘productive convergence’ that can facilitate democratic e-citizenship. Using original research, this article presents two case studies of such a ‘productive convergence’ and argues that what is particularly powerful in such e-citizenship programs is that they facilitate young people’s connection to existing networks as well as the building of new communities for action. This article presents a critical analysis of how organisations and young people in Australia and the United Kingdom view and use the internet for participation and considers the extent to which there is increased democratising potential in these e-citizenship programs.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Felony Prista Oktamala ◽  
Asnath Niwa Natar

In this paper, the authors will conduct a critical analysis of the culture of secret violence especifically against women in the K-pop media industry. Every year there are sad cases behind the success of large companies that have succeeded in bringing someone to the world stage. Some of the sad cases lead to the death of the idol by suicide. This issue ist important and has taken a lot of public attention. In the perspective of young people, Idols are those who have an ideal body, handsome, beautiful voice, fashionable, have famous band, popular, charming stage performances, have interesting photos and videos that express their feelings and euphoria, and is in caring of a large agency. But in the reality, there were some  of idols that have ended their life (suicide). One of the strong reasons is because they are depressed. Furthermore, the authors will analyse the problem from theological perspective, where women are also created by God in His image, who are intelligent and equal to men. So they can’t be made objects of violence. AbstrakDalam paper ini penulis akan melakukan analisa kritis terhadap suatu budaya kekerasan terselubung khususnya terhadap perempuan dalam industri media K-pop. Setiap tahun selalu ada kasus yang memprihatinkan di balik kesuksesan perusahaan-perusahaan besar yang berhasil membesarkan nama seseorang sampai pada kancah dunia. Kasus-kasus yang memprihatinkan tersebut mayoritas berujung pada kematian seorang idola karena bunuh diri. Persoalan ini menjadi penting dan menyita banyak perhatian publik. Tentunya, yang disebut idola oleh anak-anak muda itu adalah mereka yang memiliki tubuh yang ideal, rupawan, suara yang indah, fashionable, grup band yang terkenal, lagu-lagu yang hits, penampilan panggung yang mempesona, foto-foto dan video yang menggugah perasaan dan euforia, serta berada dalam naungan agensi yang besar. Namun tidak disangka-sangka, para idola tersebut tidak sedikit yang memilih untuk mengakhiri hidupnya sendiri. Salah satu alasan yang kuat adalah karena mereka mengalami depresi. Lebih jauh, penulis akan menganalisa persoalan tersebut dari perspektif teologis, di mana sejatinya perempuan juga diciptakan Allah segambar dan serupa dengan Dia, berakal budi, setara dengan laki-laki, dan tidak layak untuk menjadi obyek kekerasan.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 46-67
Author(s):  
Ana Melro ◽  
Sara Pereira

In an increasingly challenging media environment of post-truth and fake news, disinformation may impact the way young people perceive the world. In this study, we seek to understand how young people engage with news, their perceptions around disinformation, and how they see the relevance of critical thinking for their civic and political lives. Using a mixed method model, we developed a focus group activity with a total of 45 participants, based on the analysis of 562 questionnaires previously administered to first-year undergraduates of two Portuguese universities. The results show that although most students report limited critical analysis of information, they do reveal concerns about disinformation in their lives, suggesting a set of actions in order to combat fake news spread. Furthermore, the findings reinforce the need for news and media literacy that concerns a post-fact culture.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-301
Author(s):  
Priest Alexander Boyko ◽  

This article deals with the study of the author’s personality of the Book of Ecclesiastes as a representative of theological education. Many Western scholars of the Book of Ecclesiastes assume that its author was a Jewish teacher. Since the author calls himself Ecclesiastes (ἐκκλησία, gathering of people) or Qoheleth (qahal, gathering), it seems that he gathered people for teaching. A reference to this is in the book itself: “In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge” (Eccl 12:9). Thus, he appears to have served as a teacher of young people (Eccl 11:9) and had a group of disciples to whom he gave practical advice about life. It was a time of great changes in Israel, new circumstances of life demanded new answers, and Ecclesiastes, through studying the Holy Scriptures and through personal experience and reflection, made a critical analysis of the reality around him and those teachings that were spread among the Israelites. On the basis of this analysis, he provided answers to young people, trying to form a holistic worldview and save them from temptations: “The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil” (Eccl 12:13–14). These words have not lost their relevance today. As a result, this work can be useful for analyzing the modern education system, through the prism of Jewish religious education, which is closely related to Christian education.


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