Young people, citizenship and citizenship education in Zimbabwe

Author(s)
Sigauke, Aaron
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
Citizenship education in Zimbabwe is based on the claim that young people lack citizenship virtues. This study set out to investigate these assumptions by assessing high school students' knowledge of, attitudes towards and participation levels in citizenship issues. Findings show that while students are knowledgeable about citizenship issues they are however, hesitant about involvement in political activities. The study concludes that the reported claims are partly not valid. In a politically sensitive environment students are unwilling to engage in political activities. They accurately assess the situation and adopt a position which other citizens in similar circumstances might take.
Citation
International Journal of Educational Development, 32(2), p. 214-223
ISSN
1873-4871
0738-0593
Link
Language
en
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd
Title
Young people, citizenship and citizenship education in Zimbabwe
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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