Transitions to adulthood in contexts of economic crisis and post-recession. The case of Argentina

The possibilities that are available to youth in contemporary Western societies are highly sophisticated and related mostly to the transition between secondary school and higher education, the first job placement, independent housing, lifestyle construction and the consumption of goods produced by cultural industries in a globalist world. Secondary education represents a main factor in terms of socialisation, training, access to employment, citizenship and youth identity construction, making it a key for public policies aimed at youth in Latin America. The article presents the initial results of a research project on transition processes from secondary school to employment in Argentina. The findings are based on statistical information and the empirical analysis of data gathered in two very different economic and social contexts: the first was one of the worst social and economic crisis in the country's history (1999–2003), and the second was a long period of economic growth and increased social welfare (2004–2012). The data are presented in response to the following question: How do different economic contexts influence the transitions of youth in different social class contexts? By answering this question, the significant role of public policies in generating better living conditions for youth becomes clear.     

Exploring youths' perceptions of the hidden practice of youth work in increasing social capital with young people considered NEET in Scotland

This small-scale research explores the generation of social capital in young people growing up in one urban area and one rural area in Scotland via community-led youth work projects that aim to re-engage young people categorised as NEET (Not in Employment Education or Training). By looking at their varied and complex biographies, it considers young people's experiences and perceptions of their communities and their transitions from education to the workplace. Using social capital as a theoretical lens, we examined the impact that youth work can have not just on these important transitions but also upon the young people themselves. By visiting two different sites of engagement we were able to explore whether the type of initiative (media or sports) or place (urban or rural) had an impact on the generation of capital for young people. The youth work practice in both areas acted as a glue between the young people and their communities, creating opportunities where the two could be bound together and relationships created. This occurred in both sites regardless of the area or type of initiative and confirmed in this study that youth work acts as a site of capital building.     

Capital,distinction, and racialized habitus: immigrant youth in the educational field

Chinese Canadian youth are usually represented as a model minority and are therefore rendered invisible in identity debates. Drawing on Bourdieu's concepts of capital, field, habitus, and distinction, this paper examines how racism affects the identity construction of Chinese youth in different school fields. Particularly, I raise and discuss a theoretical concept, racialized habitus, which is manifested as both intergroup exclusion and intragroup distinction. This theorization is grounded in interview data with 36 first- and second-generation Chinese Canadian youth in Alberta, Canada. This study indicates the continuing significance of research on racism. It calls for challenging racism as an act of distinction, habitus, and action, as well as a discursive practice of discourse.     

希望在于民间文本?——评《中国知青民间备忘文本》

《中国知青民间备忘文本》是世纪初出版的一套以知青为题材的文本,这套文本具有三个方面的特征:首先,文本的作者面临着一种在纯文学与商业化之间进行艰难选择的困惑;其次,由于审美品格的缺失,致使文本的备忘价值大于其审美价值;第三,文本的策划者将这套文本定位为“民间文本”,带有很大的虚幻性与不确定性。纵观知青文学二十余年的发展历程,可以看出,这套文本并未能将知青文学创作提高到一个新的水平,因而,在新的历史条件下,知青文学的创作有待突破与提高。     

试论高等学校党建带团建工作

坚持以党建带团建,是一项长期性的战略任务,是加强高校党建和思想政治工作的有效途径和方法,坚持以党建带团建的关键是“带”,根本在于充分发挥团组织的作用。     

日本文学对张资平早期浪漫主义创作的影响

张资平在日本留学十年 ,其早期浪漫主义创作深受日本文学影响。在五四新文学运动中 ,张资平以他擅长的笔法和题材展示了五四新青年的苦闷与觉醒 ,表达了他们对纯真爱情的向往和种种生存本相。张资平早期的小说创作具有浪漫主义情调 ,应该是严肃而有特色的新文学作品。     

城市青年的职业适应:独生子女与非独生子女的比较研究

在中国第一代独生子女开始进入职业领域的大背景下,本文利用问卷调查所得资料,定量描述了处于职业初期的城市青年的职业适应状况,对青年独生子女与同龄非独生子女在职业适应方面的状况进行了比较,并探讨了与青年职业适应相关的因素。研究结果表明,青年总体的职业适应状况较好,独生子女青年与非独生子女青年在职业适应方面不存在明显的差别。与青年职业适应状况密切相关的因素主要有青年参加工作时间的长短、青年与同事关系的好坏、青年文化程度的高低以及部分职业类型的性质,而是否独生子女则与青年职业适应的状况无关。     

Salience,Valence, Context,and Integration: Conceptualizing the Needs of Sexually and Gender Diverse Youth in P–12 Schools

A framework for conceptualizing the needs of lesbian, gay male, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and other sexually and gender diverse youth is essential for guiding service delivery throughout educational settings. Review and synthesis of the literature reveals that integrating assessment of the salience, valence, and context of issues related to sexual and gender diversity facilitates affirmative practice at the individual student, group, and school-wide levels. The authors describe the components of the salience, valence, context, and integration (SVCI) model with emphasis on practical application. The theoretical and empirical support for each component of the model is also discussed.     

当代青年职业价值取向变迁研究

青年是社会发展中最活跃的力量,他们的职业价值取向变化是社会政治、经济、文化发展的睛雨表。建国以来青年的职业选择及价值取向发生了较大的变化,当代青年职业价值取向的产生有着很多深层次原因,引导青年树立符合时代要求的职业价值观,做好职业选择,对他们自我价值实现意义重大。     

青年竞争情报意识培养浅探

在当今信息社会,竞争情报意识成为影响企业乃至个人成功的一把利刃。当代青年身处竞争社会,面临着巨大的成长成才及创业就业压力,本文以古今中外的情报案例,论证对当代青年学生进行竞争情报意识培养的重要意义及其途径。