ga qaytish Advanced (Grades 10-12) English (UK) – Discussion of Presentation

Whether Young People Have Enough Political Voice

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Summarise the main argument of your presentation on whether young people have enough political voice.

Yaxshi javob:

The argument I would put forward is that young people do not have enough political voice, especially on decisions whose consequences will last for decades. They are affected by education policy, housing, climate change, transport and technology, but they often have less voting power, less money and less access to decision-makers. I would not claim that young people are always right or that age automatically creates wisdom. My central point would be that democratic systems should take younger citizens more seriously because they will live longest with the results. Political voice should reflect future stake, not only present status.That future stake would be my main test of fairness.

What evidence or experience would you use to support that argument?

Yaxshi javob:

I would bring in research about voter turnout, age distribution in parliaments, youth councils and political participation through protests or online campaigns. This evidence would show that young people are not necessarily apathetic; they may participate through channels outside traditional party politics. I would be careful with the evidence, because low turnout can mean disinterest, but it can also mean distrust or a feeling that voting changes little. I would combine statistics with examples of youth-led climate campaigns or local school consultations. The strongest evidence would show not only whether young people speak, but whether anyone responds.Response is the missing link between expression and power.

What is the strongest objection someone might make to your position?

Yaxshi javob:

The clearest counterargument is that young people may lack life experience. A critic could say that political decisions require knowledge of work, tax, family responsibilities and long-term consequences. I would not dismiss that. Experience can improve judgement, and young people can be idealistic or impatient. However, older voters also have biases, fears and short-term interests. Democracy does not require perfect wisdom from any age group. My response would be that young people should not have all the power, but their stake in the future gives them a legitimate claim to more influence than they often receive.Future stake should count alongside experience.

How would your argument change if you looked at it from another country or generation?

Yaxshi javob:

In a different country, my argument would change depending on the age structure and political system. In a country with a very young population, excluding young voices may make democracy especially unrepresentative. In a country with strong civic education and local youth participation, the problem may be less severe. Generational history matters too. Older people who lived through conflict or economic crisis may value stability more strongly, while younger people may prioritise climate, housing or social equality. I would keep my central claim, but I would adapt it to how much formal and informal influence young people already have.Voice depends on institutions as much as enthusiasm.

What final question would you want your audience to keep thinking about?

Yaxshi javob:

I would make the audience consider what it means to be represented in decisions whose effects you will inherit. That question remains unresolved because representation is not only about age. It also involves class, region, education, race and confidence. Some young people are heard much more easily than others. I would want the audience to think about whether society is satisfied with symbolic consultation, or whether it is willing to share real influence. My own answer would be that young people need stronger voice, but that voice should be broad, diverse and connected to actual decisions.Long-term thinking is the deeper democratic problem.