Introduction
It is worth noting that many of the Kuwaiti subsystems of society including education, social security, economic sphere and so on have undergone significant changes (“Arab Forum”). These alterations are reflected in the lives of young people in the first place, who represent the largest group of the population of Kuwait and trigger social, political, and economic processes in the country due to their active lifestyle (“Kuwait Demographics Profile”). At present, many young people are engaged in social activities; they are participants of political occurrences, promote environmental awareness initiatives, and strive for the democratic citizenship. This global transformation in the country evidenced a quest for the new social consciousness (“Creating a Community of Change). However, this multifaceted process demands the appropriate support from the state.
Purpose Statement
The priority of the state policy in relation to young Kuwaiti people is to form a number of tenants including:
- spiritual development (“Kuwait Celebrates Successful Earth Hour”);
- transformation of the youth into active participants in the process of comprehensive society reformation (Minister Launches Kuwait’s Award”);
- stimulation of the economic potential of young people (“Ministry Youth Promotes Entrepreneurship”);
- application of scientific and cultural heritage;
- improvement of the economic, legal, and social presence of the younger population groups (World Economic Forum).
To ensure these domains are implementable, it is necessary that society institutions operate in a holistic way. In its turn, it requires the collaboration of scientific, cultural, educational, educational institutions, media, and the government. The comprehensive cooperation of these institutions will enable young people to become more active participants in the process of reforming society (Hurd). In addition, one of the most crucial areas of development is the fight against negative social manifestations; in particular, the fight against terrorism, racism, nationalism, and fundamentalism on the way to a society with democratic views (“Terrorism, Extremism Threats to Society”). The joint work of the state with young people is the key factor in the success of this policy (“US State Department”).
It is essential to emphasize that the younger generation of Kuwait has and forms the perceptions and worldview in accordance with the domains of a developed democratic state (Markakis 140). The central question of this research paper is to examine whether the state effectively provides for the vital potential of young people in the country or not and what are its actual activities in that matter. In particular, it is necessary to explore and evaluate the opportunities young people have regarding educational means, skills development, as well as their chances of employment, the manifestation of their own cultural, social, and creative potential, and to determine their perspective capabilities to influence the economic setting in the country (Winokur 110).
Significance and Hypotheses
Kuwait can be characterized by the tendency for establishment of enabling legal, social, and economic conditions to improve the level of training and the growth of intellectual, spiritual, and moral potential of the younger generations. Nevertheless, the research has revealed that the state should take the path of creating a system that will have a shaped legislative and regulatory framework proven by the cooperation with the younger generations (Al-Nakib). In this case solely, it will meet the social, political, and cultural quest of the society and will reflect the progressive objectives and values integral to the harmonious development of the contemporary youth (Al-Nakib). It is significant that in the conditions of modern society, the reinforced importance is attributed to the training of qualified specialists who will have comprehensive knowledge in various fields of science, technology, socio-political, economic, and global processes that occur throughout the aggravated international space. In this connection, the growing importance is given to the human power that will be involved in the public, political, and social construction of the society and the state (Ghabra). Thus, it can be hypothesized that the intense cooperation of state bodies, organizations, and institutions with the young Kuwaiti generations will enable the state to form a harmonious and prosperous society that will honor the cultural heritage and strive for the social, cultural, and economic well-being of the country and its people (“Blog”).
Perspective Contributions
The study will aim to contribute significantly to the further development of the democratic citizenship for the population. To be more precise, it will serve as a platform for the development of youth programs with the participation of government and various institutions to further strengthen the resources, human power, and information infrastructures. Moreover, the study will clarify the rights of young people to inclusive education, professional work, more active involvement of women in politics, and comprehensive intellectual development, and it will contribute to the preservation of human values (including language, tradition, religion, and so on) (Al-Sabah 4). Overall, the research will substantiate the importance of the active role and participation of young people in all spheres of public life (“Kuwaiti Youth Groups”). The results of the research could be further disseminated to support the work of various institutions and bodies engaged in youth activities, and they could be used as both informational means and a guide to drive the development of initiatives (“Zain Key Supporter”).
Sources and Methodology
Due to a number of reasons, the quantitative methodology cannot effectively reflect the specifics of socio-political processes. At the same time, the purpose of the research involves understanding the motivational aspects of behavior of certain political actors, in particular – the youth of Kuwait (Dickinson). Therefore, the qualitative research methodology responds to the proposed objectives of the study. To be more precise, the questions raised by the study cannot be addressed using the quantitative indicators, and qualitative research will examine the issue in more depth. Moreover, the qualitative research will examine the cause and motivational characteristics of the political process. Thus, it will be possible to determine the factors associated inseparably with the human dimension of politics.
In order to implement the study, a number of various sources will be reviewed and analyzed. In particular, different academic researches and works will be studied to reflect on the theoretical aspects and to support the validity of the study. Apart from that, the sources displaying the current moods and perceptions of the young Kuwaiti population will be analyzed to gain an understanding of the underlying processes and intentions (Wiseman et al. 37). Various resources such as reports, studies, news from reliable sources, and investigations will be covered to improve the validity of the research results. In the course of the study, the research questions will be addressed and the hypotheses will either be justified or invalidated.
Conclusion
Thus, it can be concluded that the prospective research will cover the essential aspects and issues in the life of Kuwaiti youth. It will investigate and analyze the problems faced and the means available to young people. Importantly, the study results will be summoned to evaluate the overall setting and to provide further guidance for its improvement.
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