Youth Plan Won't Stem 'Violent Indifference' towards Young People | Zoe Williams
The government's new Youth Matters plan, with a whopping £500m budget aimed at boosting resilience and teaching skills among young people, has been welcomed by many as a necessary step in addressing the 'violent indifference' of politicians towards this age group. However, critics argue that such initiatives are merely a Band-Aid solution to deeper systemic issues.
The government's plan follows Lisa Nandy's scathing critique of the current state of affairs, where young people have seen their economic prospects and work opportunities systematically destroyed since 2010. The tripling of tuition fees, which saddled students with astronomical debts, is just one example of how politicians have prioritized electoral self-interest over the well-being of young people.
Brexit has further exacerbated this situation by removing young people's freedom of movement and making their country poorer. The government's failure to address these issues head-on has led to a significant exodus of young people seeking opportunities abroad, with Australia, Canada, and New Zealand becoming prime destinations.
The proposed mobility scheme is seen as a step in the right direction, but it raises concerns about its potential impact on British youth. With only 44,000 visas available in the first year, critics fear that this will not be enough to stem the tide of emigration. Moreover, the emphasis on young people being 'energetic, adventurous, ambitious' may perpetuate a narrow and outdated view of what it means to be young.
Ultimately, the Youth Matters plan is a long-overdue attempt to acknowledge the struggles faced by young people. However, it remains to be seen whether this initiative will truly address the systemic issues that have led to widespread disillusionment among this age group.
The government's new Youth Matters plan, with a whopping £500m budget aimed at boosting resilience and teaching skills among young people, has been welcomed by many as a necessary step in addressing the 'violent indifference' of politicians towards this age group. However, critics argue that such initiatives are merely a Band-Aid solution to deeper systemic issues.
The government's plan follows Lisa Nandy's scathing critique of the current state of affairs, where young people have seen their economic prospects and work opportunities systematically destroyed since 2010. The tripling of tuition fees, which saddled students with astronomical debts, is just one example of how politicians have prioritized electoral self-interest over the well-being of young people.
Brexit has further exacerbated this situation by removing young people's freedom of movement and making their country poorer. The government's failure to address these issues head-on has led to a significant exodus of young people seeking opportunities abroad, with Australia, Canada, and New Zealand becoming prime destinations.
The proposed mobility scheme is seen as a step in the right direction, but it raises concerns about its potential impact on British youth. With only 44,000 visas available in the first year, critics fear that this will not be enough to stem the tide of emigration. Moreover, the emphasis on young people being 'energetic, adventurous, ambitious' may perpetuate a narrow and outdated view of what it means to be young.
Ultimately, the Youth Matters plan is a long-overdue attempt to acknowledge the struggles faced by young people. However, it remains to be seen whether this initiative will truly address the systemic issues that have led to widespread disillusionment among this age group.
so i made a simple mind map about the youth matters plan 
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but we need to address the root causes of this 'violent indifference' 
it's all well and good to have a plan, but we need real systemic changes to tackle the root causes of this issue. maybe if they actually listened to young people instead of just talking about them, things would be different 
. Still, it's better than nothin', so fingers crossed this plan actually delivers some tangible change 
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. And what about those who can't afford it or don't have the right connections? It feels like we're just patching up the surface without really addressing the root causes of the problem 
. But we need more than just a plan - we need systemic change 
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UK youth are more worried about student debt than 'resilience' skills 
I mean, tripling tuition fees is still outrageous and the whole Brexit thing has had such a negative impact on young people's prospects. And what's with this 'energetic, adventurous, ambitious' vibe? Like, aren't they just trying to survive in a pretty messed up world? 
Maybe we need more than just a plan, you know? 
. And what about addressing the economic prospects and work opportunities that have been systematically destroyed since 2010? 
The gov needs to get real and stop playing politics with the futures of our youth 
meanwhile, those in their 30s and beyond are just going to keep enjoying their careers and benefits... when will things get better? 
What they really need is to get their act together and create more opportunities, not just a bunch of feel-good initiatives that don't address the real issues. We can't just rely on 'resilience' training when the system itself is broken! 
. Now they're trying to offer them some visa scheme, but 44k visas is basically nothing when we need so many more 
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