Youth and social participation: concepts that guide actions and policies for youth brazilian

Abstract

From documentary and bibliographic research, the article presents considerations about the concepts of youth advocated by some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that propose to develop actions with young people. From the historical and dialectical materialism and considering the urgency of reflection on these concepts in the design and strengthening of ideologies that legitimize the capitalist system initially presents a reflection on the youth issue on the agenda of international organizations and the influence thereof on the definition of public policies for youth. Later analyzes the prevailing conceptions in projects of some NGOs who work with youth. In conclusion: the concepts advocated by international organizations are present in the analyzed NGOs and youth participation can raise awareness of the urgency of overcoming capitalism and lead to a process of emancipation.