Discovering the Needs Of Out Of School Youth as Social Responsibility

Authors

  • Reynaldo Cruz

Keywords:

out of school youth, social responsibility

Abstract

Introduction

This ethnography research study focused on Out of School Youth (OSY) in the municipality of Baliwag in the province of Bulacan. In a deeper sense, this study wanted to determine the needs of out of school youth through the programs given by the three social institutions: education, government, and religion, using observation and participation of the researcher during his immersion.

 

Methods

This research study utilized pure qualitative research methodology in which the researcher did observation and participation in the life of the five out of school youth participants during his immersion. The researcher is the primary instrument in this study.

 

Results

The three social institutions, education, government, and religion, did not discover the needs of the five subject participants on the account that the programs they had were for the poor and/or the youth in general. This was not understood by the participants as they were not properly informed of the programs nor was they encouraged to avail of the programs, yet the OSY did not inquire about what assistance they could avail.

 

Discussion

The lack of education among the parents of the five participants was the reason why they were not able to provide the satisfactory basic needs of their children such as food, clothing, shelter, and education. They also lack skills in disciplining their children. Their children were being tolerated for their wrongdoings. These out of school youths have the potential that could be developed if only they would be given the chance.

Published

2019-12-18