Um olhar para o outro : sensibilidade e cidadania

Abstract

The solidarity experience space is possible wherever consecrated bodies and minds exist, as well as the knowledge linked by the common good. This space of love exists in the wish of the human being that understands the presence of the other with a meaning in his own existence and with the surrounding world. Thus, the present study leads the reflections in some questions. Which is the contribution of the social program in the construction of the adolescent identity? Does it provide references that allow structuring in this stage of life, living together with social differences and his improving for the adult stage? How far the subjectivity stated by the adolescent, with his vulnerabilities is listened to and validated, so as the one from the people attended in vulnerability situation, mutually contributing for the growth? The social program developed in the school is the space that gives the opportunity for living the projects and the practices of social activities. The present study is divided into three chapters. In the first chapter, the Social Program Recognizing the other, is introduced, with the experience of the solidarity actions, involving 120 High School students and their implications. In the second chapter, the adolescent and his development peculiarities are the object of study with the theoretical support for explanation and comprehension of the students from school, in the current context and their contribution to actions concerning solidarity. In the third chapter, the report of the young adolescents experiences in the social program mixes with the other experiences, among them, movies, questionnaires, and other classroom activities, for theorizing and problemizing the questions that involve the present study. At the same time, it aims to significantly contribute for the changing processes in the social area, with the incentive to the adolescent protagonism, as well as, give the opportunity for developing meanings for the meaning of life, based on faith and, this way, contributing for the transformation of society, making it more just and fraternal.