Is loneliness a threat to democracy? – Deutsche Welle
Is loneliness a threat to democracy? – Deutsche Welle
More and more young people in Germany say they often feel lonely. That poses significant health risks, but researchers say there's also a link between loneliness and anti-democratic attitudes.
Car dependency and the destruction of third-places is destroying the social fabric and encouraging anti-social and anti-democratic ideologies.
We all live in pretty isolated parts of society. I, for instance, live in a megacity that encourages in almost every possible way the use of public transport. As much as i hate cars, imo Anti social and antidemocratic ideas has nothing to do with car dependency, I'm afraid.
Absolutely.
The ruling class has been successful in making sure we have to spend as much money as possible to just be accepted by our peers. This keeps us separate unless we're supporting them.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Luckily I found that in local community-based, social-democratic political circles," said Grobarcikova, who now works with a nonprofit organization to promote democratic engagement in schools.
Of the 1,008 young people aged between 16 and 23 surveyed, less than half (48%) thought that the democratic system functions well in Germany, and even fewer (40%) believed that politicians are able to meet the challenges of the future.
Socioeconomic background, an unstable home life, poor critical thinking skills and exposure to misanthropic attitudes can all play a role.
As far as young people are concerned, tackling loneliness is just one part of broader range of solutions needed to prevent them from developing extremist views, according to Milbradt.
Political and civic education in schools, awareness about the history of Germany's Nazi past and a sense of agency within the democratic process are all key.
The authors of the Kollekt study also said politicians and civil society groups needed to make political education accessible to all and to create more opportunities for young people to participate in the democratic process.
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