Lebanese Young Citizens’ Attitudes toward Peace and Democracy
Lebanon is a small democratic country with a population of less than four million and a range of diversity; there are at least 18 different religious sects and 19 different political parties. The diversity among ethnic, religious and/or political groups has created conflicts that severely impact th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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Luigi Pellegrini Editore
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Topologik : Rivista Internazionale di Scienze Filosofiche, Pedagogiche e Sociali |
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| Online Access: | http://www.topologik.net/Kari_Jabbour_Topologik_Issue_n.14_2013.pdf |
| Summary: | Lebanon is a small democratic country with a population of less than four million and a range of diversity; there are at least 18 different religious sects and 19 different political parties. The diversity among ethnic, religious and/or political groups
has created conflicts that severely impact the Lebanese economy, environment, politics and most importance our young citizens. The aim of this investigation is to capture students’ awareness and attitudes toward the accountability and mechanisms
of peace and democracy. Data for the study was obtained from extensive literature reviews and questionnaire surveys of 70 high school students. The investigation was conducted in the fall of the year 2013. The results of the study showed that most Lebanese young citizen view peace and democracy process associated with
the end of violence and conflict behaviors; very small percent of respondents believe that bringing peace and democracy process should be answered by the people or by themselves. Results also indicate a lack of a sense of security among young citizen.
This raises the urgent need to put into practice an effective peace education program that inspires and motivates young citizens to be involved in the peace and the democracy building process. |
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| ISSN: | 2036-5683 2036-5462 |