In this episode, Davorka Vidović, a sociologist from the University of Zagreb, defines respect toward people and nature as both a key value of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and as an enabler of a human-centred economy. She shares that SSE can be attractive for youth because it can provide them with the space for creativity and the opportunity to participate and be engaged in decision making on aspects that matter in their life. Contrary to the mainstream model, which they may feel increasingly disconnected from, the SSE can provide youth with a sense of belonging and help build long-lasting and meaningful connections in their transition to adulthood.
Read the Encyclopedia’s entry on youth.
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