Children and culture in Serbia

Ljiljana, Milivojević

Kultura

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0023-5164

10.5937/kultura1130183M

http://scindeks.ceon.rs/article.aspx?query=ISSID%26and%269236&page=0&sor...

2011-2021/06/18/09:45:58

The aim of this paper is to investigate the outcomes and potentials of culture for children and youth in Serbia in order to create a critical survey and clear picture of the current position of culture and art in the lives of children and youth and create a possible strategy for development of culture for children and youth. The relations between culture, adults and youth, presented in the introduction of this paper, show that family environment has a great role in shaping the cultural needs and habits of children and youth. The second part of the paper includes international documents and articles related to children and youth rights to culture. Furthermore, the paper analyzes Arts Education, its role, types, and presence in Serbian educational system. In the central part, the paper analyzes current flows in culture for children and youth by looking at the responsibilities, strategies, programs and activities of state institutions, cultural institutions and civil society. Though the final part of this paper permeates conclusions which indicate that children and youth in Serbia are not systematically and mindfully exposed to the quality cultural contexts, although their cultural growth has great significance for sustainable cultural development of Serbia, the paper presents draft of recommendations for stimulation of development of culture for children and youth.