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Digital Rights, Institutionalised Youths, and Contexts of Inequalities
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Abstract In this article, we aim to discuss digital rights and media literacy in the context of socio-digital inequalities experienced by institutionalised youths. In the case of these digitally disconnected youths in detention centres, there is evidence of multiple life-course disadvantages that will resona... view more
In this article, we aim to discuss digital rights and media literacy in the context of socio-digital inequalities experienced by institutionalised youths. In the case of these digitally disconnected youths in detention centres, there is evidence of multiple life-course disadvantages that will resonate throughout their future lives. They see their present and future lives deeply challenged by the fast pace of technological innovation and its social impacts while living in environments that we see as digital deserts. The data we bring to the discussion results from the Portuguese participatory project DiCi-Educa. We worked for three years with institutionalised youth on digital media production and critical thinking regarding digital citizenship, participation, and otherness issues. This article is organised around two research questions: What were youths’ practices regarding media and digital environments before institutionalisation? How did they discuss these digital environments and their digital rights during the project? Early findings point to (a) the importance of implementing critical methods to help them to think about technologies in diverse daily life contexts, (b) the need to provide venues for institutionalised youth to build critical thinking and communication skills, and (c) the necessity to widen their worldviews and promote positive behaviours.... view less
Keywords
digital divide; youth; criminality; adolescent; delinquency; digital media; correctional institution; media skills; communication skills; Portugal
Classification
Media Pedagogics
Criminal Sociology, Sociology of Law
Free Keywords
DiCi-Educa; detention centres; digital citizenship; digital disadvantage; digital disconnection; digital rights; institutionalised youth; juvenile delinquency; youth-at-risk
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 369-381
Journal
Media and Communication, 10 (2022) 4
Issue topic
Inclusive Media Literacy Education for Diverse Societies
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed