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Youth in contemporary urban Europe: Understanding the Issues, Implementing the Solutions

Explore the perception and portrayal of young people in the media and politics. Challenge stereotypes and promote a positive image of urban youth. Discuss key issues and engage with young people to create a better future.

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Youth in contemporary urban Europe: Understanding the Issues, Implementing the Solutions

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  1. Youth in contemporary urban Europe:Understanding the Issues, Implementing the Solutions Dr Aminul Hoque MBE

  2. A Radical Idea Young people can achieve and contribute positively to society

  3. A question for the audience How are young people perceived and portrayed by the media and certain politicians ? What are the common stereotypes and images associated with urban youth ?

  4. An alternative theory of Youth YOUNG PEOPLE: • Are human beings with feelings, needs and emotions; • Are responsible citizens; • Are assets and NOT problems; • Are caring; • Are special, unique and full of ideas; • Are creative and intelligent; • Are street-smart; • Are future leaders of our society; • Deserve a second chance

  5. Issues affecting contemporary urban youth Locate the person next to you and have a discussion about what you feel are the top 3 most important issues affecting the youth of today ?

  6. Chris Prigg • Aged 24 • Did not enjoy schooling • Currently works as a telecommunications engineer • Also volunteers as a community football coach • Is also a peer mentor to other local young people

  7. Overlapping Issues affecting young people • The increasing important and intrusive role of technology – the development of the ‘facebook’ and ‘Ipod’ generation; • The lack of investment in young people friendly facilities especially in deprived neighbourhoods; • A disconnect between 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation family members; • The modern world is more global where affiliations and identity are fluid and dynamic and not rooted to a particular region or country; • Ongoing wider societal issues affecting young people – poverty, poor schooling, crime, police harassment, unemployment etc • Lack of accessible and positive role models

  8. My two key guiders RESPECT TRUST

  9. Key fundamental principles • Talk to young people and LISTEN to their needs; • Understand local geo-social landscape and how they impact young people; • Don’t view young people as TARGET GROUPS; • Develop a flexible approach to work; • Utilise new and innovative methods of communication when working with young people; • Engage in multi-agency partnership work - putting the needs of young people at core of service delivery; • Remember that every young person is unique and has different needs and requirements; • Involve young people in the decision-making process. Make them ‘partners’/ “co-creators” in project delivery

  10. A message for youth • Be the best that you can be; • Think about how you can make a positive difference to society?; • Enjoy and have fun – whatever you do; • Remember, that you are the future; • Become more informed; • “Did I try my best?”; • Work hard, work harder; • ‘Yes we can’

  11. A final message for government • Nazir Ali • Aged 24 • Youth ambassador in East London • Works for the London Metro Service

  12. A simple message • Engage them • Value them • Listen to them • Empower them • Respect them

  13. Contact Details Dr Aminul Hoque MBE a.hoque@gold.ac.uk 0044(0)7939932650 THANK YOU

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