Thesis (M. Soc. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-78).

Thesis (M.Soc.Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1985. / Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Minnesota, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 293-307).

Thesis (M.Soc.Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-78) Also available in print.

This study aims to find out the patterns of economic, social and political participation of the youth in urban South-eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. Analyses of the data reveal that youth in the South Eastern Anatolia Region does not and cannot participate in various dimensions of the society. Youth in South-eastern Anatolia cannot participate into the labour market. There are too limited job opportunities in the region. On the other hand, working young people are prone to low quality working conditions. Young people also cannot participate into the social life in the public sphere. Social and economic pressures and lack of opportunities are limiting young people in a social life mainly in the private sphere within a closed community. Finally, youth in South-eastern Anatolia Region are keeping themselves away from political mechanisms. Political structure is not attracting young people because of the negative experiences that the people participated in politics having for years. One of the most important findings of the study is that different dimensions of participation namely participation in the labour market, participation in social life and political participation are dependent on each other. Another result is that both the level and experiences of youth participation are highly determined by the social characteristics such as gender, family background, education level and age.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This study aimed to analyze the social and political participation of the Movement of Landless Rural Workers (MST) in management councils of the city of Our Lady of Glory, ie examine whether the practice corresponded (or not) to a new political strategy and an identity redefinition of MST members of the movement. We examined the theoretical issues: social movements; participation; management councils and identity processes. In addition, we used the analytical category political field developed by Pierre Bourdieu in theoretical-methodological contribution. This is a qualitative research, carried out through direct observation, semi-structured interviews and documentary research that enabled the construction of empirical corpus, in which we can highlight some results: i) participation of political activists in management councils; ii) design and forms of participation for the MST; iii) MST dilemmas on participation in management councils. It follows that participatory MST insertion in management councils means an identity redefinition of movement members who in turn are changing the internal dynamics of both counsel on the movement itself as regards its political action. This socio-political participation of the MST is an attempt to stay assurance and fight for better living conditions in rural settlements. / Este trabalho se propôs a analisar a participação sociopolítica do Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (MST) em conselhos gestores do município de Nossa Senhora da Glória, isto é, examinar se essa prática correspondeu (ou não) a uma nova estratégia política, bem como uma redefinição identitária dos integrantes do MST. Foram abordados como temas teóricos: movimentos sociais; participação; conselhos gestores e processos identitários. Ademais, fizemos uso da categoria analítica Campo político desenvolvido por Pierre Bourdieu no aporte teórico- metodológico. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, realizada através da observação direta, de entrevistas semi estruturadas e pesquisa documental que possibilitou a construção do corpus empírico, em que podemos destacar alguns resultados: i) participação de militantes políticos em conselhos gestores; ii) concepção e formas de participação para o MST; iii) os dilemas do MST diante da participação em conselhos gestores. Concluimos que a inserção participativa do MST em conselhos gestores significa uma redefinição identitária dos integrantes do movimento que, por sua vez, estão alterando a dinâmica interna tanto dos conselhos quanto a do próprio movimento no que se refere à sua atuação política. Essa participação sociopolítica do MST é uma tentativa de garantia de permanência e de luta por melhores condições de vida nos assentamentos rurais.