Introduction
It is important that we understand the values that characterise youth. It is vital that youth understand the world that they will inherit. The Druk Journal offers ideas and the space for this discourse. We invited interested writers, particularly young minds, to share their thoughts and ideas as Bhutan plans a vision for the future. It is the decisions made today that have an impact on the citizens of tomorrow. It is critical that the thoughts, the aspirations, and concerns of the youth are known, as we frame the policies and build a regulatory environment that sets the stage for tomorrow. Young Bhutanese need to reflect on questions that are as fundamental, and as important, as what does it mean to be Bhutanese? With this, they need to ask, what are the responsibilities of being the new generation?
Bhutanese Youth-Their Aspirations, Concerns, and Mandate
Autumn 2021 | Volume 7, Issue 2
Table of Contents
Preface
Bhutan Youth- Their Aspirations, Concerns, and Mandate
Bhutanese Youth: The Situation
Young Bhutanese — Hopes, Anxieties, and Mandate
Dasho Kinley Dorji
Young Bhutanese and Climate Change
Namgay Choden
Being Young and LGBTI in Bhutan
Tashi Tsheten
Combating Child Sexual Abuse in Bhutan
Dr Meenakshi Rai
What are we Teaching our Children?
Tashi Dema
Employment: Youth Perceptions and Expectations
Kuenga Norbu
Impact on Society
The Bhutanese Context on Mental Health
Sangay C Namgyel and Melissa Milbert
Media, Youth and Culture
Kezang Dorji
From the Mother of a Child with Disability
Prashanti Pradhan
Who Talks about Self- actualisation Anymore?
Ngawang Rigsar Wangchuk
The Bhutan That We Aspire For: Through the Lens of Millennials
Dr Sonam Chuki
Students Prefer a Blended Approach to Learning
Tenzin Wangmo
How Bhutan Responds
The Destiny is Defined – Are we up for the Delivery?
Tika Basnet
How Can Society Protect Children?
Siok Sian Pek-Dorji
Promoting Mental Well-being Among Children and Young People
Dr Will Parks
Preparing the Technical and Vocational Workforce
Norbu Wangchuk
Our Youth, Our Future
Tashi Choden