Year: 2002
Type: article
Abstract: Young people are facing an unprecedented global situation, given several recent developments, such as population increases and technology that have reduced the requirements for general labour and for entry jobs. As a result, many young people are disenchanted, disillusioned, and frustrated. All too many are caught up in disastrous social situations, and some commit suicide. However, given diminished resources, rapid population increases, emergence of the proverbial powers-that-be and their stranglehold on the economy and society, and other factors, significant change in the global system appears difficult. Long-range remedies must look to young people themselves, unless the vested powers-that-be, or more liberal and progressive leadership, create more vocational and lifestyle opportunities.
Author: Robert J. Gregory
Institution: Massey University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2011254777