Pakistani Youth and Political Awareness: A Review of Pakistani Universities
Keywords:
Educational Role, Political Awareness, Responsible Citizen, Politics Education, Fundamental Rights.Abstract
In an era of rapid political change, education can be critical in shaping young people's political perspectives. Pakistani universities play a key role in training the minds of future leaders in particular. This study attempts to provide a comprehensive assessment of political awareness among youth and the impact of political education in universities. An attempt was made to understand how various factors affect the political knowledge of Pakistani university students. It also assessed how Pakistani universities are developing politically conscious youth, from curriculum design and faculty influence to student-led activities. In this study, students of various public and private universities in Pakistan were surveyed regarding curriculum content, faculty influence, and student-led political activities and analyzed using the percentage method. Research has shown that students in higher education can learn about their basic rights as a result of political awareness, increase their political awareness, and develop the skills necessary to engage in constructive dialogue. Education, especially political education, enables young people to actively participate in decision-making, advocate for their rights, and play a positive role in society.
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