A Sociological Perspective of Socio-Economic Conditions of Youth in Sindh: A Case of Union Council Daro, District Sujawal

Abstract

The study aims to analyze the socio-economic conditions of youth in Sindh from a sociological point of view. Furthermore, the study also aims to bring youth problems into the mainstream of Pakistani society and make it a topic of discussion in academic and policymaking forums. This research is based on a mixed-method research design and conducted as a case of U.C Daro, District Sujawal. It is descriptive as well as exploratory in type. The survey method was used by employing a closed-ended questionnaire as a tool for data collection. The survey sample was 350respondents. The qualitative data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire through the interview method and 5 interviews of social activists were conducted. The study reveals that there is enough need for the development and progress in U.C Darro. Especially, the youth of this union council needs socio-economic reforms. The facilities of education for the youth are not good. The economic opportunities for the youth are not available. The youth have entrepreneurship skills but do not have money to start their business. The majority of the youth do have awareness about the provincial government's youth development programs. The study has further revealed that civil society in the union council Darro is playing a positive role in the socio-economic development of young individuals. Youth still face challenges in the shape of unemployment, access to educational institutions, and adverse conditions of law and order.