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Young people's participation in a new Northern Ireland society
Published in:
Youth & Society, Vol: 32, Page: 107-137,Sage Publications
Publication Date:
2000
Aims & Objectives:
This article discusses the extent to which young people are given the opportunity to contribute to the rebuilding of Northern Irish society in the post conflict situation
Abstract:
Examines the extent to which young people are given the opportunity to contribute to the rebuilding of Northern Irish society in the post conflict situation. The article recounts the conflict's effects on the lives of children and young people and evidence that suggests that young people have not felt part of the political process in the past. The authors then examine arguments about citizenship for children and young people using a children's rights perspective and provide new evidence of the extent to which the rhetoric of the past has translated into young people being allowed to participate in Northern Irish society. Finally, the authors identify lessons for Northern Ireland from international models of participation that help young people demonstrate their potential for responsible citizenship, and we look at the potential for increased participation by youth in the political structures emerging in the wake of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement of 1998. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)
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Study Type:
Non Study Papers » Discussion paper, review, commentary, letter »
Notes:
0044-118X 1552-8499 Accession Number: 2000-02452-005. First Author & Affiliation: Horgan, Goretti; Save the Children Fund, Northern Ireland. Other Journal Title: Youth & Society. Release Date: 20000913. Publication Type: Journal, (0100) Peer Reviewed Journal, (0110). Media Covered: Print. Document Type: Journal Article. Language: English. Major Descriptor: Citizenship; Participation; Political Processes. Classification: Political Processes & Political Issues (2960) . Population: Human (10) . Location: Northern Ireland
Keywords:
- Citizenship
- participation
- Political Processes
- youth citizenship & participation in political processes, Northern Ireland
Geography:
Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland)