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Publication Date: 2023
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The Role of Education in Fostering Social Cohesion
International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, Paper presented at the International Conference on Humanities, Social and Education Sciences (iHSES) (Denver, CO, Apr 13-16, 2023)
The process of education is an important phenomenon that affects both individuals and the society as a whole. As a result, there is a dialectic of unity and interdependence between individuals and the society. Thus, individuals with high social qualities are part of a developed democratic society. In this sense, strengthening the educational system remains the duty of every citizen and the governing bodies of the democratic system itself. Furthermore, free and fair elections determine the basis of a state and the democratic nature of a pluralistic community. Therefore, a cultured society requires a developed democracy. For this reason, the primary duty of a state is to educate its citizens on democratic principles and norms. The sphere of education and the acknowledgment of shared values are greatly reliant on educational institutions at all levels. The fruits expected to be obtained in the field of education cannot be enjoyed in a short period, but need to mature at their own time. The perspective of the educational processes of the new generation should include the period of life in kindergartens, the lower learning cycle, gaining a higher grade in secondary and professional schools, as well as their attendance in university auditoriums. The following research paper discusses a detailed theoretical analysis of the interdependence and reciprocity of education and democracy. It also explains some concepts and views of contemporary researchers and philosophers on the role of education in the process of social cohesion and integration. [For the full proceedings, see ED652228.]
Descriptors: Democracy, Democratic Values, Role of Education, Social Integration, Individual Development, Educational Practices, Citizen Role, Citizen Participation, Multicultural Education
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