Political Awareness Research Articles

中国共产党推进青年政治社会化的实践新样态——模拟政协提案活动

Abstract: Youth political socialization is the key work of the CPC to promote the socialist democratic political system, but it also faces multi-dimensional practical challenges. In the new era, the CPC must answer the issue of how to promote the multi-dimensional development of political socialization at the individual level of youth and internalize the universal norms of political socialization at the group level. In the path selection of youth political socialization, simulating the proposal activity of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference has become a new practice form of youth political socialization in China. As a new attempt of the CPC to promote the political socialization of youth, the simulated proposal activity of the CPPCC is aimed at shaping the political personality of young people through improving their political awareness, political participation and political consciousness to realize the political socialization of young individuals; At the same time, it also promotes the development of socialist democratic political system by consolidating consensus, building belonging, and enhancing identity, in order to achieve the political socialization of young people.

Influence of social media usage on students’ political participation in a selected university in South Africa

This paper articulates the influence of social media on university students’ political participation in a South African University. The aspects of political participation the study will be examining are the voting process, political awareness, political debates, mass meetings, and political campaigns. The objectives of the study are to investigate the extent of social media usage by students and how social media influences the political participation of students. Dalton’s theory on cognitive mobilization theory of civic literacy and participation is employed in this study to explain social media’s influence and political participation. The study utilised the mixed-method approach, where 120 respondents were drawn from the target population through stratified sampling techniques. On the one hand, for the quantitative strand of the study, data were collected through a survey and analysed using relevant descriptive analytical tools. On the other hand, thematic and content analysis was utilised to analyse semi-structured interviews. While a huge majority of the participants indicated that they used various social media platforms, it is evident that WhatsApp is the preferred social media application used by respondents. It is also evident that social media usage influences students’ political participation, especially for males. The findings also suggest that most students, especially females mainly use their social media platforms for entertainment purposes, exhibiting low rates of political participation. A few recommendations are made in the study regarding the issues of low rates of political participation among university students.

Empowerment of Muslim Women in Char Areas: A Study of the Morigaon District of Assam

This study embarks on an in-depth exploration of the socio-political and economic dimensions of womens empowerment in the char areas of the Morigaon district in Assam, a region marked by its unique geographical and demographic characteristics. Despite accounting for nearly half of the nations population, women in India, particularly those in the under-researched char areas, grapple with low literacy rates and limited access to educational resources, starkly contrasting with the national growth figures. This research aims to dissect the multifaceted layers of empowerment, or the lack thereof, among Muslim women in these regions, scrutinizing their socio-economic status, political awareness, and the systemic obstacles impeding their holistic development. Leveraging both primary and secondary data, and employing empirical, descriptive, and analytical methods, the study seeks to unveil the nuances of empowerment and the factors contributing to the continued backwardness of the char areas, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of the life and challenges faced by the women residing in these isolated riverine islands of the Brahmaputra.

A Review and Outlook on the Ideological and Political Research Content of Tourism Major Courses in Secondary Vocational Schools

At present, the influence of ideological and political education in the socialist modernization construction is growing. With the development of the times, curriculum ideological and political education has emerged as a new curriculum concept and education concept. At present, the teaching activities of tourism majors in secondary vocational schools are mainly focused on cultivating professional skills to fully prepare students for future employment, but they ignore the psychological development and needs of students. In view of the current situation of tourism course teaching in secondary vocational schools, it is hoped that by integrating ideological and political courses into classroom teaching, it will have a subtle effect on cultivating students' ideological and political awareness, professionalism and professionalism, so that students will have the awareness to adapt to future development. and ability. Therefore, this study combed through the previous ideological and political research content of secondary vocational tourism major courses, tried to apply the ideological and political courses into actual teaching, and combined the characteristics of the course content to educate and guide students in all aspects. It is hoped that this research will promote the development of students' ideological and political literacy and make certain contributions to future ideological and political research on tourism major courses in secondary vocational schools.

Beyond a sense of obliviousness: elite education and national identity among Palestinian students in Israel

ABSTRACT Through interviews with Palestinian students in elite schools in Israel, we delve into the intersection between experiences of elite identities and national identities. Contrary to the conventional narrative of hegemonic elite education promoting apolitical attitudes, our findings reveal that Palestinian students, belonging to a stigmatized minority group, prioritize academic excellence alongside a strong emphasis on Palestinian patriotism and national identity. Furthermore, we uncover a heightened political awareness among these students, which they attribute to distinct practices and rituals within the school setting. This paper contributes to understanding how elite education intersects with the construction of national identity among minority elites. It offers insights into the experiences of minority elite students facing discrimination while also highlighting the emergence of a self-defined elite within this specific sub-group.

L’udovít Štúr’s Plebeian Ethos of Resistance in the 1840s

Abstract The author examines Ľudovít Štúr (1815–1856), the main representative of the Slovak national movement in the 1840s, and his personal ethos in the struggle for the rights and freedom of the Slovak ethnic group. Štúr paid great attention to the development of the ethnic, social, and political awareness of Slovaks. In this effort, the Slovenskje národňje novini (Slovak National Newspaper) played an important role, through which Štúr and the representatives of the Slovak national movement shaped and spread its social and political program, the aim of which was both the fight against the national oppression of the Slovaks, but also the achievement of equal rights for the Slovak ethnic group in Hungary and the Habsburg Monarchy.

INSPIRE: Seven strategies for ending violence against children—exploring knowledge uptake, use and impact

Levels of violence against children remain high worldwide. A focused commitment in the child protection sector and from health and development agencies worldwide has delivered impressive baseline metrics on the scope of and trends for violence against children. Alongside this data, agreement around global guidelines—INSPIRE: Seven strategies for Ending Violence Against Children—and a host of related practice, learning and advocacy products has ensured a steady supply of knowledge to the field. As a result, high level political awareness for the prevention of violence against children (VAC) grows, yet full scale endorsement for the implementation of evidence-based strategies still falls short. A brief history of how the INSPIRE global guidelines were incubated, developed, and disseminated worldwide helps assess how knowledge is positioned, generated, and analysed. A call for reflecting on how to balance the supply and demand of INSPIRE knowledge for the field is forwarded. This review of progress made, and the challenges ahead, is timely as INSPIRE undergoes revisions just short of the 2030 SDG deadline.

Theory on Stage: The Paradox of Anthropocene Spectatorship in Latour and Aït-Touati’s Inside and Moving Earths

Theory on Stage: The Paradox of Anthropocene Spectatorship in Latour and Aït-Touati’s <i>Inside</i> and <i>Moving Earths</i>

The Impacts of Undi 18 on Political Participation, Awareness and Readiness

The implementation of Undi18 on December 15, 2021, added an estimated 5.8 million new voters aged 18 and older to Malaysia's political landscape. While some see this as a timely move to introduce young people to civic responsibility and encourage active participation, others argue that 18-year-olds are too immature and have low awareness with only 29.03% of the youth participating in the political socialization domain. Consequently, it is crucial to assess the level of awareness and readiness among young people and their readiness to actively engage as voters. This study aimed to assess the level of youth awareness and readiness towards Undi18, examine the extent of their political participation, and analyse factors influencing their awareness and readiness. The study was conducted in Kuching, Sarikei, and Sri Aman, with 585 first-time voters aged 18 to 20 years surveyed via a questionnaire and 30 respondents in focus group discussions. The study found that parental involvement, political experience, social media exposure, educational exposure, and perception of and relationships with politicians were the five main factors influencing youth political participation and awareness and readiness towards Undi18. Geographical factors did not affect the level of awareness and readiness regarding Undi18. Despite the majority of respondents being aware of Undi18 and ready to participate as voters, a significant number were not prepared for higher forms of political participation.

Topic identification, selection, and prioritization for health technology assessment in selected countries: a mixed study design

BackgroundThere is limited evidence-informed guidance on TISP processes for countries where health technology assessment (HTA) is in a nascent phase. We aimed to explore the range of topic identification, selection and prioritization (TISP) processes and practices for HTA in selected countries and identify aspects relevant to emerging HTA systems.MethodsThis mixed design study included a systematic literature review, an electronic survey, and individual interviews. We conducted a systematic literature review with criteria that were developed a priori to identify countries deemed to have a recently formalized HTA system. Based on the literature review, a twenty-three item online survey was shared with the identified countries, we completed follow-up interviews with ten participants who have experience with HTA. We analyzed documents, survey responses and interview transcripts thematically to identify lessons related to TISP processes and practices.ResultsThe literature review identified 29 nine candidate countries as having a “potential” recently formalized HTA system. Twenty-one survey responses were analyzed and supplemented with ten individual interviews. We found variation in countries’ approaches to TISP — particularly between pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions. Results indicate that TISP is heavily driven by policy makers, expert involvement, and to a lesser extent, relevant stakeholders. The use of horizon-scanning and early warning systems is uncommon. Interviewee participants provided further insight to the survey data, reporting that political awareness and an institutional framework were important to support TISP. TISP can be optimized by stronger national regulations and legislative structures, in addition to education and advocacy about HTA among politicians and decision-makers. In some settings regional networks have been useful, particularly in the development of TISP guidelines and methodologies. Additionally, the technical capacity to conduct TISP, and access to relevant local data were factors limiting TISP in national settings. Increased network collaboration and capacity building were reported as future needs.ConclusionsThis study provides current insights into a topic where there is limited published peer reviewed literature. TISP is an important first step of HTA, and topics should be selected and prioritized based on local need and relevance. The limited capacity for TISP in settings where HTA is emerging may be supported by local and international collaboration to increase capacity and knowledge. To succeed, both TISP and HTA need to be embedded within national health care priority setting and decision-making. More in-depth understanding of where countries are situtated in formalizing the TISP process may help others to overcome factors that facilitate or hinder progress.

Sosialisasi Pendidikan Politik Pada Siswa Sebagai Sarana Menghadapi Pemilu Serentak Tahun 2024

This service activity aims to increase the understanding, participation and knowledge of the younger generation about politics in the era of general elections, especially students at the Bintang Sembilan Vocational School, Indramayu. This PKM activity carried out visits, Focus Group Discussions, and voting simulations by students. The equipment used is material books, office stationery, boxes and voting simulation paper. Based on the results of the implementation of this service activity, it can be explained that there has been an increase in students' political participation, knowledge, understanding and awareness and they have become more aware of the importance of political participation, both in the general election process and in overseeing regional development.

Самоидентификация и ценностные установки в молодежной среде (на примере Калининградской области)

The article deals with the issues of self-identification and value attitudes among youth in the Kaliningrad region, which is necessary given the conditions of the exclave position of the region. The basis of the study was the results of a sociological survey of the youth of the region. The sample consisted of 310 people aged 18 to 35 years (147 men and 163 women), with a confidence probability of 95% and an error of ±5%. The information received was processed using the SPSS Statistics program. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study was the values measurement system, the authors of which are R. Inglehart and C. Welzel. In particular, the binary opposition they proposed was taken into account: traditional values (religion, family, patriotism, reverence for power, the predominance of public interests over personal ones) and secular-rational values (secularism, independence, a reduced degree of respect for power, political awareness, the dominance of personal interests over public ones). In the course of the study, the author of this paper identified several categories of identity: civil, regional, local, geopolitical, and global. As a result, it was determined that civic identity is of paramount importance among youth. On the contrary, geopolitical identity is extremely poorly expressed. The peculiarities of the religious identity of youth are also revealed when the rarity of participation in religious practices contradicts feelings of religious conviction. The basis of self-identification is values. The most significant values young people call universal values: health, family, security, love, and friendship. Religion, customs, and traditions were the least significant for youth. Individualism is one of the distinctive features inherent in youth. A significant number of respondents stated this. At the same time, attention was paid to the age and gender composition of the survey participants. However, the predominance of the ideas of collectivism in combination with individualistic motives is noted. Based on the above, the author concludes that the youth of the Kaliningrad region is characterized by a combination of traditional and secular-rational values.

Analysis of foreign and Russian approaches to the study of personal patriotism

The subject of the study is patriotism. The author conducted a theoretical analysis of domestic and foreign scientific literature on the problem of patriotism. The features of approaches to the study of this phenomenon in the framework of philosophical, sociological, historical, psychological, pedagogical and psychological disciplines are considered in detail. A comparative analysis of the theoretical views of foreign and domestic authors on the content and nature of patriotism is carried out. An analysis of the literature allows us to conclude that Western and Russian studies of patriotism have many connotations, especially in the sociological and political sciences. Western and domestic scientists have identified similar essential signs of patriotism: patriotism as one of the highest feelings, as a creative feeling; patriotism as selfless work for the benefit of one's country, as a manifestation of higher feelings in action, as a duty to the country; patriotism as a deeply social phenomenon, as a civic virtue. The author conducts a comparative theoretical analysis of foreign and domestic approaches to the study of the problem of patriotism, understanding the psychological nature of this phenomenon. The main conclusions of the study are: in the studies of foreign scientists, patriotism is analyzed in the context of national and social issues and is practically not studied as a personal education, property or quality; at the heart of patriotism, most foreign authors note identification with their country based on feelings of love, pride and shame. In the West, patriotism is seen as a phenomenon of political awareness, quite closely related to nationalism. In Russian literature, such essential signs of patriotism as statehood and personality, which is the main subject of patriotism, are noted. The differences in the interpretation of the concept of "patriotism" and in approaches to its research can be explained by fundamental differences in culture and state and political traditions. In turn, the intersections in the definition of patriotism indicate that this phenomenon has certain interethnic and interstate features. The question of studying remains open and quite relevant.

基于OBE 理念的临床微生物学检验课程思政教学模式探索

This paper aims to explore “Kecheng-Sizheng” model of clinical microbiology examination course of medical laboratory technology major based on the concept of OEB. By integrating ideological and political education into curriculum design and teaching practice, we aim to cultivate students’ ideological and political awareness, social responsibility and professional skills to meet the needs of the modern medical laboratory field.

Flipping the Colonialist Paradigm: Grigorii Chkhartishvili’s Akunin

AbstractThis essay examines how the Erast Fandorin series by Boris Akunin (Grigorii Chkhartishvili) employs, revises, and deconstructs the Orientalist paradigm through the portrayal of Masa, the detective’s Japanese sidekick. At first glance, Masa appears to embody Orientalist clichés through allusions to a familiar ethnic stereotype. But the Fandorin series does more than activate the preconceived role of a Russian hero’s Asian valet: in reformulating the detective story narrative, Akunin introduces both Orientalist and Occidentalist perspectives and ultimately reconfigures the master‐servant structure as something similar to a Confucian, father‐son relationship. Despite the stereotypical ethnic image reproduced in the series, Masa’s representation is divorced from the colonizing agenda that is fundamental to Orientalist discourse. After appearing at first as a Colonialist sign, Masa’s depiction turns out to be a pastiche without the implied referent whose trajectory in the cycle traces choices made by Akunin (and ultimately Chkhartishvili). While the author first and foremost pursues entertainment, as the series progresses, he exhibits signs of postcolonial political awareness by flipping and deconstructing the quasi‐Orientalist mode. As a result, the initial division between the implicit perspectives of the fictional and nonfictional authors turns into an alignment of the two.

Digital citizenship in the 21st century: Analyzing the impact of social media on youth political activism and civic engagement

In the digital age, the internet and social media have emerged as pivotal platforms shaping the political consciousness of youth worldwide. This research article delves into this phenomenon, focusing on Kazakhstan in the backdrop of international trends. It aims to unravel how digital media influences political awareness, engagement, and activism among young citizens, particularly in Kazakhstan while drawing parallels with global patterns. The study adopts a comparative approach, juxtaposing the Kazakhstani experience against a tapestry of international instances, thereby uncovering unique regional dynamics alongside universal trends in digital political engagement.This analysis is grounded in a blend of quantitative data, detailed case studies, and theoretical frameworks from international relations and media studies. By examining the role of digital platforms in political mobilization, information dissemination, and opinion formation, the research underscores the transformative impact of these technologies on youth political participation. The Kazakhstani context, with its distinct historical, cultural, and political landscape, provides a rich case for understanding the interplay between technology and youth political behavior in a transitioning society.The article contributes to the literature by filling the gap regarding digital political engagement in non-Western contexts, particularly in Central Asia. It offers insights into the ways digital media serve as tools for political expression, community building, and civic activism among youth, highlighting the nuances of these interactions in Kazakhstan

Female Leadership Roles: Subjectivity and Self-Representation

Abstract This article delves into the impact of digital activism on the leadership style of female-led non-governmental organisations operating under restricted access to opportunities. The focus is on Muslim sisterhood activism, examining the shift from offline to online activism led by the younger generation. The article analyses the barriers that have historically prevented Muslim sisterhood activists from playing leadership roles within the Muslim Brotherhood group and compares offline and online leadership roles using the case study of the Revolutionary Coalition for Egyptian Women from 2014 to 2023, with a focus on 2014. The study reveals that the younger generation of Muslim women has adopted a language that prioritises self-representation and body politics over religious discourse, indicating a heightened awareness of gender politics during the period between 2014 and 2023. To overcome state-imposed restrictions, the younger generation of the Muslim sisterhood has contradicted their well-established values on women’s roles and focused their political agendas on regaining popularity in Egyptian society. By exploring the impact of different political opportunities on women’s leadership roles through the political process paradigm, this article bridges a gap in the literature on resistant politics, feminism, leadership, and digital activism. The study shows that the younger generation of Muslim women is spearheading a strategic change in the resistant activist discourse, utilising the new digital space for activism to promote their cause.

Leakage of biodiversity risks under the European Union Biodiversity Strategy 2030.

The European Union Biodiversity Strategy 2030 (EUBDS) aims to regain biodiversity through enhanced forest conservation and protection, which may lead to increased timber harvest in non-EU countries. We aimed to identify the potential leakage of biodiversity risks as induced by the EUBDS. We created an indicator framework that allows one to quantify vulnerability of forest biodiversity. The framework is based on 26 biodiversity indicators for which indicator values were publicly available. We weighted single indicator values with countrywise modeled data on changed timber production under EUBDS implementation. Nearly 80% of the indicators pointed to higher vulnerability in the affected non-EU countries. Roundwood production was transferred to countries with, on average, lower governance quality (p=0.0001), political awareness (p=0.548), forest coverage (p=0.034), and biomass (p=0.272) and with less sustainable forest management (p=0.044 and p=0.028). These countries had more natural habitats (p=0.039) and intact forest landscapes (p=0.0001) but higher risk of species extinction (p=0.006) and less protected area (p=0.0001) than the EU countries. Only a few indicators pointed to lower vulnerability and biodiversity risks outside the EU. Safeguards are needed to ensure that implementation of EUBDS does not cause harm to ecosystems elsewhere. The EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains might have limited effects because the sustainable management of existing and even expanding forests is not well considered. Sustained roundwood production in the EU is needed to avoid placing more pressure on more vulnerable ecosystems elsewhere. Decreasing species and habitat indicator values nevertheless call for global conservation and protection schemes. The EUBDS helped pave the way to the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework. Yet, lower values for the indicators mean governance and biodiversity engagement in non-EU countries suggest that this global framework might not sufficiently prevent leakage of risks to biodiversity. Effective land-use planning is necessary to balance conservation schemes with roundwood production.

Ineffectiveness of UNHCR in Handling the Myanmar Conflict

UNHCR has a history of success in managing humanitarian issues and ultimately contributing to the birth of a new consciousness to consciously end conflicts. However, in the context of the conflict in Myanmar, UNHCR, which has systematically conducted humanitarian interventions to build a new consciousness to end the conflict, has failed to manage the humanitarian interventions to build a new consciousness to end the conflict. This article will explain the factors of failure in ending the conflict in order to see how deep the value of peace consciousness of peace consciousness can influence decisions in the conflict. This article finds that the Myanmar government's lack of political awareness of a number of ratified humanitarian conventions has made UNHCR's humanitarian interventions hit and run, so that peace values do not grow into core values. UNHCR's failure to transform the Refugee Convention into a new value in the ASEAN normative structure has rendered double contingency ineffective.

BUILDING A FRAMEWORK FOR ELECTION EDUCATION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

This paper presents a framework for educating university students on political issues during elections, with a specific focus on the impact of the Undi18 campaign. This campaign enables 18-year-olds to vote or contest in elections and has had a significant effect on the democratic landscape in Malaysia, as evidenced by its implementation during the PRU-15 election. The framework comprises two critical components: (1) evaluating university students’ perspectives on elections in Malaysia, and (2) measuring the extent of university students’ knowledge about political issues during elections. The framework has been developed by reviewing the current literature on election education and is intended to be adaptable for use in various educational contexts and by instructors from different fields. The aim is to enhance the level of political awareness and engagement among university students and to promote the strengthening of democratic processes.