| Among the youth paradoxes commonly observed in Indonesia are the following: - youth as heroes vs youth as potential traitors to the nation; - early maturation vs prolongation of entry into marriage; - increase in consumption vs decrease in productivity ; - investment in education vs unemployment/ underemployment (e.g. the (un)limited perception of opportunities) - global (opening of borders) vs local (ethnic sentiments); Do these paradoxes also exist in Pontianak, West Kalimantan? How do the youth themselves see these paradoxes? How do adults see them? The study examines these questions by means of a local literature study, interviews with youth at places of work, learning, and leisure, and interviews with adults. |
