Young People, Everyday Civic Life and the Limits of Social Cohesion

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 573-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Harris
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Civic Life

Identity

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zanib Rasool
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
National Narrative ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Writing Group ◽  
Sociocultural Practices ◽  
Parallel Lives ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Minority Ethnic

This chapter focuses on the identities of British Muslim young women from a writing group, and shares some of the themes that emerged during these writing sessions. Three specific themes related to identity came out of the girls' writing group: place and globalisation; religion; and language. In the UK, there is an increased focus on social cohesion and integration. Young people from minority ethnic communities experience a great deal of pressure in order to fit in with the national narrative of ‘Britishness’, and often feel that they should conform outwardly in their dress and physical appearance, and adopt British sociocultural practices. Those individuals who maintain their faith, language, and cultural identity are seen as segregating themselves and living parallel lives.

Youth and Opportunity

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Hart ◽  
James Youniss
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Civic Life ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Openness To Change

Characterizing historical cohorts as endowed with distinctive features arising from broad historical forces is useful for some analytic purposes but obscures important differences among individuals in a cohort as well as the openness to change. Today’s young people—the millennials—are stereotyped as uninterested in work and traditional political activity. We review research that illuminates the responsiveness of youth to occupational and civic opportunity and conclude that millennials can become the citizens needed to improve American civic life.

Freedom of Expression and Promoting Tolerance: Learning Experiences from Early Childhood

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 181-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Minette
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Young People ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Educational Psychology ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Philosophy For Children ◽  
Children And Young People

Starting from the important question ‘Is it really impossible or dangerous to speak about religion?’ in the first part this article highlights the importance of dialogue in education. It demonstrates how implementation of dialogical education can be beneficial for children and young people who learn to take up and face the challenge posed by multiculturalism and multi-religiosity in our modern societies. In the second part, this article provides a brief discussion of research in educational psychology about religious education and the ‘Philosophy for Children’ method, or ‘community of enquiry’. This specific area of research emphasizes the necessary integration of this method in religious education since it would be beneficial in terms of social cohesion, among other things.

The Challenge of Social Corrosion

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony F. Heath ◽  
Elisabeth Garratt ◽  
Ridhi Kashyap ◽  
Yaojun Li ◽  
Lindsay Richards
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Social Trust ◽  
Social Division ◽  
British Identity ◽  
National Pride ◽  
The 1950S

Has increasing inequality and ethnic diversity served to corrode social cohesion in Britain? The evidence discussed in this chapter suggests that in many respects, such as levels of national pride, social trust, and civic engagement, Britain has not in fact changed all that much since the 1950s and 1960s. Nor is Britain all that out of line with peer countries. However, there are long-standing problems of social division, low trust, and disconnection from politics, albeit sometimes taking new forms. In some respects, then, Britain is not all that cohesive. Moreover, there are some new emerging challenges such as declining election turnout, especially among young people, and declining sense of British identity in Ireland and Scotland. However, these emerging challenges cannot be blamed on inequality and diversity. Instead, the explanations, and the solutions, are more likely to be specific and political.

scholarly journals Creating Restorative and Intergenerational Cultures for Youth: Insights From Northern Ireland and the United States

2011 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 401-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shepherd Zeldin ◽  
Derick Wilson ◽  
Jessica Collura
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Models ◽  
Common Sense ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
The United States ◽  
Civic Life ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Sensitive Issues

In conflicted societies and in societies that have glossed over major historical abuses, civic cultures often become characterised by sensitive issues being conscientiously avoided. This avoidance contributes to separations and inequalities among residents and communities, and prevents the establishment of policies that build trust and promote integration across lines of separation. In such societies young people are seen as problems, not assets, in public discourse. Such mental models disable a reconstructive, future oriented policy climate where young people experience being of value. This special issue argues for policies and practices that challenge this pessimistic common sense about what young people can contribute. It stresses the importance of restorative and intergenerational practices in the building of just societies. The articles further emphasize the importance of adopting principles of respect and inclusivity as cornerstones of policy, promoting youth-adult partnership and other devolved models of leadership in civic life, all within the larger context of explicitly working to secure more open, shared and interdependent societies.

scholarly journals Using Science to Bridge Achievement Gaps

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Kramer
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Young People ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Achievement Gaps ◽  
Civic Life ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Free Press ◽  
Young Readers ◽  
Core Subject

Across the country, communities search for innovative and effective ways to promote academic achievement and engage young people in civic life. We use writing and core subject curriculum to accomplish these goals. Coverage of space science in Simpson Street Free Press (SSFP) is an important and popular element in what we do, and central to our mission. The strategy works. SSFP students enjoy producing and publishing this content. Our young audience enjoys reading it. Comments from young readers, parents, and from classroom teachers often reference our Space Science section. 

scholarly journals Challenges and Opportunities for Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the local communities: Education and Labour Market for Young People

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-ling Lin
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
And Training

A country’s competitiveness in the global economy depends on its ability to develop a knowledge-based economy. EU has emphasized the importance of education and training systems for the knowledge society. The paper aims to contribute to the debate on vocational education, and specifically to the literatures on varieties of workforce development, human capital, labour market and social cohesion. Findings reveal that education is considered vital for the formation of a skilled and knowledge-able pool of workers. Investments in vocational and technical skills can be an important factor in contributing to economic development. Nevertheless, social cohesion depends on the way in which education and the labour market are linked. The contribution of this paper is to assess the policy strategies dealing with local youngsters’ education, labour market demands and social cohesion with respect to their potential of enabling young people to participate in working life and society. It also offers a contribution to the growing field of political economy of the link between labour market and social cohesion, the variation and dynamics of education systems, and globalisation.

Young America and Democracy

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Hart ◽  
James Youniss
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Civic Life ◽  
American Democracy ◽  
Real Possibility ◽  
Young America ◽  
Contemporary Perspective ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
People Today

As a consequence of their low levels of political activity, knowledge, and interest, young people today are viewed as a threat to the foundations of American democracy. This widely shared contemporary perspective concerning youth is situated in ideological and historical contexts. We argue that the disparagement of young people occludes the very real possibility that civic life can be reinvigorated by providing genuine civic opportunities to youths.

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