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Youth Perceptions of Cultural Diversity and <strong>Human</strong> <strong>Rights</strong> Issuesaround responsibilities. Sometimeshumour could be used as an effectivemeans to express some things anddefuse a situation.Some youth were of the view thatpolitical correctness had an effect onidentity and values. Others felt thatthere was a need for more educationabout other cultures, belief-systemsand peoples.Access to adequate health careSocio-economic status should not be abarrier to access an adequate standardof health care. Youth felt that livingin country areas affected their abilityto access the equivalent level of caremore than for those living in urbanenvironments.Increasing subsidies was a way toaddress the imbalances. There wasinsufficient information about healthservices and the youth did not alwaysknow what was available to them.Treatment of YouthYoung people were of the view thatin their families and community theywere not always treated fairly. Someyouth even felt that their rights werenot upheld and they were subjectedto abuse. Parents should be betterequipped to deal with children andyoung people. For adults, this alsorequired being better role models.Specific issues such as thedecriminalisation of prostitution drewdiscussion. Some felt that prostitutionshould be kept off the streets awayfrom sight. Others felt that theapproach to register brothels wouldreduce harm. There was concern aboutthe young age of sex workers and theconditions they found themselves in.Alcohol and Binge DrinkingThe excessive consumption of alcoholcame up at many forums. It wasrecognised that this was an issue toaddress with urgency.Binge drinking was attributed toboredom and a lack of recreationalactivities. Others claimed that thiswas part of a New Zealand mentality.In more remote parts of the countrydrinking and drug-taking were seen asthe only outlet for fun. The drinking ofalcohol followed sports events.It was noted that in pubs there wassome monitoring of the legal drinkingage and levels of consumption,whereas at private parties there waslittle or no supervision. It was felt thatthe excessive consumption of alcoholhad an effect on students’ grades andtheir ability to manage their time.However there was concern aboutwhether increasing the legal drinkingage would come back on the publicagenda.Use of DrugsThis was also raised at a number offorums. Some youth were of the viewthat soft drugs such as marijuanashould be legalised. While some drugshelp people to get better, the impactof even prescription drugs should be35
Paul TurkingtonKiaora. My name is Paul Turkington. I’m hoping you will get a brief insight into who Iam and what I’m about. I am a 17 year old Kapiti College student, currently in year 12.I have quite a range of interests from sports (football definitely being top of the list)to drama. I enjoy debating (many just call it arguing) and enjoy a good read. I have aninterest in film and love music, even though I cannot play a single instrument. I have aninterest in politics and different ideologies. My dad just calls me opinionated, but I guessyou have to be to be even remotely interested in politics, right?What is diversity to me? Diversity is not necessarily being different but being uniquelyyou. Everybody has their own opinions, beliefs, hobbies, interests and cultures. This iswhy society in a ‘free’ country is a diverse place to be. Not everybody is completelydifferent from one another but everybody is an individual.Choice is a remarkable thing and in my opinion is the essence of diversity. Everybodycan choose who they are, what they want to be, what they believe in, the friends theykeep, their interests and so on. Without choice, diversity would hardly exist. This is why Ibelieve that diversity is absolutely essential in society so that people can form their ownopinions and discover who they are.Unfortunately with diversity comes rejection. It is human nature to believe that onlywe are right, or know best. Sadly, throughout history, this has caused unnecessaryconflict between people. From feeding the Christians to the lions in ancient Rome, tothe Crusades of the Middle Ages, to the Holocaust and even playground bullying, peoplehave been punished for being different. To me, diversity is not an issue in the world.There is plenty of it. It is the acceptance of diversity that, in my opinion, is the key issuethat everybody needs to deal with.36
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