Social Media And Youth Violence Dagblad Suriname

Recently, in a short period of time, two images that depict violence committed by young VOJ students against one another went viral on social media. The violence has been documented on video by peers who foresee it.

A boy appears to be operating the camera while encouraging the group of girls to beat a girl with "nak'ing" and "skop'ing" during a feti between two groups of girls. Even though the girl who is being attacked by a group cries out in likely pain and fear, the video's maker is unmoved.

He didn't care if a fellow human was killed or sustained irreparable harm in the process of capturing exciting images. A phone that can be used to take photos and videos is now a common possession among young people.

To be sure, these are young people whose ancestors were very likely slaves, but it is striking that photos of violence and mass brawls among young people typically show young people with an urban creole or maroon background participating in and starting them. It is astonishing how frequently weapons like clubs, knives, and daggers are used.

The urban "black" groups appear to frequently engage in violence both among themselves and possibly also towards other groups. These groups also frequently strive to define the "cultural" norm (the mainstream) for the rest of Suriname. It's possible to refer to the sewer when referencing that standard.

We have also previously commented on the violent robberies that occur in Suriname, a problem that significantly affects the country's perception of security. There, we made clear that concretely naming and analyzing the issues that society and young people are facing is still a challenge for us in Suriname, preventing the implementation of group interventions that are specifically targeted.

The question of why the government and NGOs run so many programs for young people in these working-class neighborhoods, where these young people traditionally reside, while the problems in these neighborhoods only get worse, arises. We have the impression that the government and especially the ministries that run so-called projects and programs in these traditional 'black' problem neighborhoods aimed at young people, do so without ever measuring the output and impact. So is it all wasted money or is it putting resources into a bottomless pit?.

The performers are not concerned with whether their work will have an impact; they complete projects because they have projects to complete. In any case, we must acknowledge that student violence is a very serious issue.

We observe that many influential individuals and well-known figures who hold the highest positions in the nation are present within the groups where the violence occurs, but that these individuals do not step in to stop it. It is advised that interventions and campaigns are carried out by members of the group itself in the multi-ethnic surinamese society and in light of the relationships between the various groups, also in terms of economic and social terms.

In light of this, we do not yet foresee that development beginning. Governmental organizations have been created with the express purpose of guiding and protecting young people.

The short, medium, and long-term goals of the policy toward young people are still being worked out. Nowhere can we find information about the most pressing issues facing Suriname's youth, what issues will be addressed when, or which issues should receive top priority.

There are numerous threats against the young people of Suriname, but no one has the courage to influence them. The Surinamese government doesn't appear to have any visible structures in place to influence the country's youth.

Additionally, there is no attempt—not even a half-effort—to identify the difficulties facing young people. However, despite the fact that young people look up to some political exponents who portray themselves as youth protectors, these individuals have no positive influence.

Neither the government nor social groups have any structures that could create a counterforce. If this hasn't already happened, a sociological investigation into the phenomenon of young people using violence in black groups is necessary to determine why this is happening.

It's possible that the issue has a cultural origin, perhaps even dating back to the time of slavery. It might be one of the aftereffects of slavery, and it might have something to do with the development of self-loathing.

Therefore, it is important that reparations normalize these groups in order to help people of all ages unlearn the use of violence. If it is legal from a criminal standpoint, the police are also asked to track down the creators of the violent images and give them a good warning with a big slap on the ear.

Whatever the case, it is necessary to state that there is no effective government policy in place for these young people. It is also advised that the Minister of Education speak out against violence and that solutions are developed in cooperation with UNICEF because there is a lot of violence in and around schools.

Violent acts committed by a group of people have the potential to traumatize future generations. For this, specialized interventions are necessary.

As a result, men who could have a positive influence on particular groups fail because they do not show up in the groups or are not involved in the education of the young people. Another factor contributing to violence may be the absence of men or fathers. In other words, we can only specifically consider solutions if we have the courage to name the issue in concrete terms.

This holds true for issues like alcoholism and suicidal behavior, as well as other issues that affect groups of people, such as youth violence.

It is advised that interventions and campaigns are carried out by members of the group itself in the multi-ethnic Surinamese society and in light of the relationships between the various groups, also in terms of economic and social terms.