scholarly journals Youth Responsibility in Making the World Liveable: A Theological Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Luke Emehiele Ijezie
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Positive Change ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
The World ◽  
Theological Perspective ◽  
The Future ◽  
Special Responsibility

The task of making the world a more liveable place is the responsibility of all in the society. The young people have the special role in this responsibility because they are the future of every society and constitute its most vibrant workforce. This essay reflects from a theological perspective on this special responsibility of the youth in the contemporary society. It examines the immense potentials of being young and explains how the young people can use these potentials to bring about positive change in the society

The Image of the Future in the Situation of the Decline of Culture: Contemporary Russia from the Perspective of O. Spengle

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 ◽  
pp. 323-334
Author(s):  
Inga V. Zheltikova
Keyword(s):  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Creative Activity ◽  
Russian Culture ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Post War ◽  
Conservative Values ◽  
Open Question ◽  
Images Of The Future

The concept of O. Spengler suggests that the history of any culture goes through certain stages of development, the last of which is civilization. During this period creative activity in culture is replaced by mechanical imitation and lost connection with the culture formed by the «pra-phenomenon». The author correlates Spengler’s postulates with the processes of actual social reality and comes to the conclusion that contemporary Russia is going through the stage of civilization. The article raises the question of how the future is seen in this situation. The author uses the term “image of the future”, introduced by F. Polak to understand the disinterest of modern post-war Europe in its future. Thus, the lack of interest in the future can be recognized as another characteristic of the state of civilization. The existence in contemporary Russia of distinct images of the future is an open question. Using the methods of content analysis, the author comes to the conclusion that in Russian contemporary society there exists a retrospective image of the future, focused on conservative values, hierarchy of society and its closed nature to the world. Thus, it is concluded that it is wrong to talk about complete absence of images of the future in contemporary Russia. But the nature and content of these images demonstrate the low level of interest in the future, which also indicates the transition of Russian culture to civilization.

Reflexões acerca do uso das tecnologias digitais e as juventudes do campo / Reflections on the use of digital technologies...

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Adilson Cristiano Habowski ◽  
Elaine Conte ◽  
Hildegard Susana Jung
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Rural Schools ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
The World ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Young Students ◽  
Access To Knowledge

O presente estudo versa sobre as possibilidades das tecnologias digitais para a sociabilidade de jovens estudantes nas escolas do campo no Brasil. Trata-se de uma pesquisa hermenêutica adorniana que pensa a partir dos jovens do campo que vivem nas zonas rurais, na tentativa de buscar melhores condições de vida e de acesso aos bens culturais para que as juventudes possam se manifestar e recriar coletivamente. Refletimos sobre a oportunidade de a educação em convergência com as tecnologias digitais superar a lógica colonialista de mercado e de ciência predominante na sociedade contemporânea, como condição de formar e promover o exercício da autocrítica e da cidadania dos jovens estudantes do campo. Nesse sentido, evidencia-se a importância de uma educação que proporcione aos professores e estudantes momentos de conhecimento e reflexão crítica sobre as tecnologias digitais, para que se reconheçam e sejam reconhecidos enquanto atores em seus contextos, tornando as escolas do campo um espaço privilegiado para reflexões pedagógicas, ao tencionar formas hegemônicas de pensar e agir no mundo. Concluímos que é importante problematizar o formato e a ideologia das propostas de inserção de tecnologias digitais nas escolas do campo, considerando-as não somente como mais uma ferramenta programada para uma população supostamente carente de saberes, mas que, além de proporcionar o acesso ao conhecimento produzido pela humanidade, possam impulsionar a comunicação e a criação de redes que fortaleçam as reivindicações dos sujeitos do campo.Palavras-chave: Tecnologias digitais; Escolas do Campo; Juventudes. ABSTRACT: This study deals with the possibilities of digital technologies for the sociability of young students in rural schools in Brazil. It is an Advenian hermeneutic research that thinks from the young people of the countryside who live in rural areas, in an attempt to seek better living conditions and access to cultural assets so that youths can manifest and recreate collectively. We reflect on the opportunity for education in convergence with digital technologies to overcome the colonialist logic of market and science prevalent in contemporary society, as a condition to form and promote the exercise of self-criticism and citizenship of young students of the field. In this sense, it is evident the importance of an education that provides teachers and students with moments of knowledge and critical reflection on digital technologies, so that they recognize themselves and are recognized as actors in their contexts, making the countryside schools a privileged space for pedagogical reflections, in the hegemonic ways of thinking and acting in the world. We conclude that it is important to problematize the format and the ideology of the proposals of insertion of digital technologies in the rural schools, considering them not only as another programmed tool for a population supposedly lacking in knowledge, but which, besides providing access to knowledge produced by humanity, can boost communication and the creation of networks that strengthen the claims of the subjects of the countryside.Keywords: Digital technologies; Countryside schools; Youth.

scholarly journals PATRIOTIC VALUE ORIENTATIONS OF KAZAKHSTAN'S YOUTH

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-141
Author(s):  
V.H. Nabiyev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Political System ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Political Life ◽  
The Political ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Special Role ◽  
The World ◽  
Political Conditions ◽  
People Today

The article examines the problem of patriotism, which plays a special role in the political life of modern Kazakhstan. In fact, in all over the world, young people today are in very difficult socio- economic and political conditions, when their entry into life is accompanied by changing and peculiar processes of change not only political system or economic mechanisms of management. The change in the system of spiritual and moral values, guidelines and ideals of all citizens, especially young people, is impressive.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD CHI LDREN'S LI TERATURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 275-280
Author(s):  
А. Saganaeva ◽  
◽  
R. Shakhanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Stages Of Development ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Development Prospects

The arti cle exami nes the stages of development of world chi ldren's li terature i n accordance wi th the trends of the formati on of “uni versal li terature”. Chi ldren's li terature i s extremely di verse i n genre and subject matter. The best wri ters around the world devote thei r talent to i t, because they understand that the future of humani ty i s i n the hands of the younger generati on. Wi th the development of reali sti c tendenci es, the deepeni ng of psychologi sm i n the li terature for chi ldren, a volumi nous, multi faceted i mage of chi ldhood i s confi rmed. I n thi s wri ters reveal the ori gi ns of human development, penetrate i nto the i nner world of the chi ld, comprehendi ng the complexi ty and depth of character of young people, show how personali ty i s formed i n the struggle between li ght and dark began as i t percei ves the joy and sorrow of the world, i ts harmony and contradi cti ons. The mai n thi ng that determi nes the creati vi ty of the best wri ters i s trust i n chi ldhood, respect for a growi ng person, the abi li ty to see i n i t potenti al opportuni ti es and maki ngs, development prospects.

The Secret Violence: Sebuah Analisa Kekerasan Terhadap Perempuan Di Balik Industri Hiburan

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Felony Prista Oktamala ◽  
Asnath Niwa Natar
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Media Industry ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
The World ◽  
Theological Perspective ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Stage Performances

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.

The Effects of Intergenerational Poverty and Unemployment on South African Township Youth

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Ndwakhulu Stephen Tshishonga
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Young People ◽  
South African ◽  
Third World ◽  
The Other ◽  
Daily Experiences ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
South African Township

Young people throughout the world are an afterthought of policy and program interventions. In Africa, and particularly in third world nations, the irony of sloganizing youth as the cream or the future of the nation exists alongside tendencies and behaviors that impede their development towards being responsible and full citizens which rather aggravates youth underdevelopment and marginalization. It is an undisputed fact that young people have been the vanguard of liberatory struggles that resulted in dismantling colonialism and apartheid. On one hand, the chapter examines strategies adopted to overcome intergenerational poverty by using narratives (daily experiences of youth) of post-apartheid South Africa. On the other hand, the chapter highlights the uncertainties and frustrations of living in a democratic South Africa, with its failure to open up opportunities for their socio-economic growth, the apartheid discriminatory system, and survival.

scholarly journals EDITORS’ NOTE

2013 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Positive Change ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Seventh Edition ◽  
University Of Pretoria ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Sense Of Satisfaction ◽  
The University

A sense of satisfaction is felt in presenting the seventh edition of the Pretoria Student Law Review. With each successive edition, the Review comes ever closer to being infused into the heritage and culture of the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria. Thereby, cementing into legacy a dialogical space for the expression of young people — some being future lawyers, advocates and academics — a space that challenges the status quo. As a consequence, the Review, as a true creature of education, may bring about positive change in the world.

scholarly journals BERBAGI KASIH DAN BERKAT ALLAH DENGAN KAUM MUDA

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-112
Author(s):  
Ola Rongan Wilhelmus
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Church

All the talents, potentials and abilities possessed by young people are a gift and a blessing from God. Therefore the Church is always present for young people and is called to provide special assistance to them. The Church's efforts to provide assistance to the young people with the intention of helping them find meaning in life, realizing their talents, potential, abilities, dreams and life expectancy is a success of the Church in building the future of the Church, society and the world. Because the journey and future of the Church, society and the world are truly in young people.

scholarly journals O suicídio e o público jovem na sociedade contemporânea. Subsídios para grupos de juventudes a partir de Émile Durkheim

2019 ◽  
Vol 78 (311) ◽  
pp. 566
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Gaede Neto ◽  
João Henrique Stumpf
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Emile Durkheim ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Youth Groups ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject

O artigo se propõe apresentar dados sobre o suicídio entre jovens no Brasil e no mundo, com base em pesquisas recentes; analisar aspectos da teoria de Émile Durkheim sobre o tema, estabelecendo um diálogo com aspectos da sociedade contemporânea; identificar aspectos sociais, a partir de Zygmund Bauman e João B. Libanio, que, segundo a perspectiva de Durkheim, potencialmente estão ligados aos altos números de suicídios na atualidade, e, por fim, apontar desafios e possibilidades para os grupos de juventudes de igrejas cristãs lidarem com o fenômeno.Abstract:The article proposes to present data on suicide among young people in Brazil and in the world, based on recent research; analyze aspects of Emile Durkheim’s theory on the subject, establishing a dialogue with aspects of contemporary society; to identify social aspects, starting with Zygmund Bauman and João B. Libânio, who, according to Durkheim’s perspective, are potentially linked to today’s high suicide numbers, and, finally, to point out challenges and possibilities for youth groups of churches how to deal with the phenomenon.Keywords: Suicide; Young; Durkheim; Contemporary society; Groups of young people.

scholarly journals Evaluation of child imagination in European cultural-historical context

Sociologija ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slavica Maksic ◽  
Zoran Pavlovic
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The Other ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Communist Regime ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
The World ◽  
Historical Heritage

Encouraging child imagination is a desirable for developing creativity in youth and adulthood, and creativity is viewed as one of the solutions to the problems the contemporary word is facing. The aim of this paper is to examine the linkage between macro-social factors and evaluation of imagination as a characteristic that should be encouraged in children. For analysis we used data on European countries encompassed by the World Values Study (1999-2004). The results indicate that wealthier and more developed countries and the citizens who are more postmaterialist oriented value imagination more. However, once cultural-historical heritage of the country is included into the analysis, evaluation of imagination changes, thus confirming the importance of living in the communist regime and, on the other hand, the influence of socialization patterns defined by the dominant religion (Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism or Islam). The concluding part discusses the implications of these results for supporting creativity in young people and contributing to the development of contemporary society which requires reliance on individual abilities and responsibilities in order to progress.

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