NEET - YOUTH IN THE MODERN PROTEST ACTIVITY OF YOUTH PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to characterize a new youth group for Russia - NEET youth - for possible participation in destructive protest activity, using the protest events of 2011-2012 as an example. Youth, as the main driving force of modern social development, plays an increasingly important role in the socio-political life of the state. The study of processes related to the activities of youth, their groups, organizations and associations, especially protest activities, is more relevant than ever. Research methodology: on the example of European countries that were the first to encounter a similar problem, the mechanisms of getting young people into the NEET group, family risks and social backgrounds, special features that characterize the stay of young people in the NEET group are examined. As a result of the study, an analysis was made of the political and socio-economic preferences of the NEET youth group, the state of the NEET youth group in modern Russia was studied, the involvement of NEET youth in virtual and real protest actions organized and conducted by various opposition youth organizations and groups was described. The conclusion is substantiated that there is an increased risk for members of the NEET youth group and potential involvement in the “color revolutions”.