Much recent academic literature emphasizes the ubiquity of narrowly self-interested patronage politics in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as captured in the saying sometimes attributed to politicians in Cameroon: "I graze therefore I am." But in specific moments or conjunctures, more "civic...
They are justifiably asserting their concerns for a decent and dignified life. Politicians and policy-makers must, therefore, come forward in a big way to facilitate the overall development of youths in the country and to ensure decent employment opportunities for them....
Recommendations also include talking to local politicians and business-owners, so that the government, corporate and development sectors can work together for the advancement of society. Initiatives have also focused youth attention on particular issues like HIV/AIDS, and recent data from UNAIDS ...
“So far during COP26, we have seen world leaders come and go within a span of two days, leaving not much more than pretty speeches and empty promises as in every other COP.” “People power is needed to keep the pressure on politicians and show the...
For example, the women’s movement in the US greatly changed attitudes. Betty Friedan named the problem that had no name inThe Feminine Mystique. Women and male allies held huge marches and lobbied politicians to change laws. They organized influential groups like NOW and the Moral Majority. Th...
“Talk to your parents,” Felíquan says. “Make sure they know what politicians are the best on climate policy and who they’re going to vote for. . . . Make sure they know how important it is to you.” DREW WILLIS FOR TIME FOR KIDS ...
"I think that's how we managed to get so big," said Reemtsma. Many protesters in Berlin took aim at politicians such as the leader of Germany's pro-business Free Democratic Party, Christian Lindner, for suggesting that complicated issues such as climate change were "a matter for ...
I believe if youth focuses on developing himself/herself in knowing political scenarios, and social problems and addressing practical problems by taking the guidance of seniors or experienced politicians. In this way, youth can take part in politics. ...
Thousands also marched through the streets of Berlin and Munich to denounce the lack of political action, waving slogans like: "I believe more in unicorns than in the will of politicians to save the planet" and "We will go to school if you keep the climate cool." ...
“If politicians were taking the appropriate action we need and had been taking this action a long time ago when it was recognized the world was changing in a negative way, then I would not have to be skipping school,” said Jessica Ahmed, a 16-year-old London student. In Helsinki, the...