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Re-Evaluating Value Systems for Kenyan Youths for Social Transformation

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  • Juma Thomas Otieno

    (PhD Candidate Political Science (Kisii University); Lecturer - Moi University, Kenya; Dept. of History, Political Science, and Public Administration.)

Abstract
This paper sought to re-evaluate value systems for Kenyan youths in order to experience social transformation. This discourse takes a moralist perspective and believes that there is an ideal body of values, one that over-rides others. In this paper, it would be appropriate to ask pertinent questions such as; what forms societies’ value systems? What value systems are there for Kenyan youths? How can value systems of youths be useful for social transformation? The first two questions concern a present analysis of value basis of societies while the last question is a positivist futuristic question of building a gap. Using a qualitative approach, this study sought for relevant literature from other scholarly articles which formed the basis of conclusions and recommendations. In overall sense, value systems are good, and if re-evaluated, social transformation is bound to occur. This transformation is likely measured by the meaningful socio-eco-political input to the society and the acceptance thereof. Value systems of Kenyan youths have been influenced by; one, familial relations; two, peer pressure; and three, the external factors. This study recommends that for social transformation to occur, re-evaluation of such value systems ought to take place both horizontally and vertically.

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  • Juma Thomas Otieno, 2016. "Re-Evaluating Value Systems for Kenyan Youths for Social Transformation," International Journal of World Policy and Development Studies, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 2(5), pages 31-37, 05-2016.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:ijwpds:2016:p:31-37
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