Young people, citizenship and citizenship education in Zimbabwe |
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| Authors: | Aaron T Sigauke |
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| Institution: | School of Education, King's College, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 5UA, Scotland, UK |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords: | Citizenship education Anti-social behaviour Attitudes Participation level Civic knowledge Political conflict |
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