Which orientation for which society?

Abstract

According to recent research, symptoms of youth unease have increased exponentially in the post-pandemic period, leading to the risk of social withdrawal and mistrust in the future, perceived as a threat rather than a promise. In contrast to attitudes of resigned helplessness, there is a minority presence of young activists expressing a global critique of the dominant socio-economic model.

The contribution intends to pose some questions on today's widespread guidance practices, which, beyond intentions, implicitly lead towards adaptive solutions to the techno-nihilist context, trying to bridge the mismatch between job demand and supply. With reference to critical pedagogy and Sultana's proposals, a theory and practice of critical guidance is deemed possible and desirable.