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Konflikty społeczne w doświadczeniu młodzieży małego miasta
Social Conflicts in the Experience of Youth from a Small Town

Author(s): Andrzej Słaboń
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie
Keywords: social conflict; young people; local community; social tensions; conflict prevention

Summary/Abstract: In this article, the author presents empirical research on social conflicts among youth in the small town of Niepołomice, near Cracow. It discusses different ways social conflict is experienced in everyday life, especially in family, school, the local community, relationships between different groups of youth, and intergenerational relations. 12–30% of respondents indicated that social conflicts are common in the area. Participants in the research stated that frequent sources of inequality and discrimination include religion (6,5%), political opinions (12%), different value systems (15%), participation in subcultures (23%), and financial inequality (28%). The results of this research are analysed from the perspective of conflict prevention.

  • Issue Year: 931/2014
  • Issue No: 07
  • Page Range: 79-93
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish