ENHANCING THE IDEOLOGICAL IMMUNITY OF YOUTH IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION – A GUARANTEE OF SOCIETY’S DEVELOPMENT

Аннотация

This article analyzes the ideological influences exerted on the consciousness of youth in the context of globalization, their role in social life, and the relevance of forming ideological immunity during this process. Alien ideas, mass culture, and information attacks accompanying globalization impact the worldview, values, and national identity of the younger generation. Therefore, protecting youth from ideological threats, educating them on a solid ideological foundation, and developing their critical thinking skills are considered among the most important tasks of today. The article highlights the significance of the education system, mass media, family, and state policy in this regard. It substantiates the thesis that strengthening ideological immunity is the main guarantee of social stability and development. Keywords: globalization, threat, spiritual threat, ideological immunity, idea, innovation, stability. The positive transformations occurring in our country across various spheres and the observed growth in mutual understanding and interethnic harmony, as well as the provision of religious tolerance, are primarily the results of ensuring peace. Today’s time demands the nurturing of youth with a sense of belonging to the Motherland, instilling loyalty, national pride, and self-respect, fostering them as dedicated, people-oriented, socially active individuals who live as patriots devoted to the development of their homeland. Indeed, love for the Motherland begins with the realization and deep understanding of national identity. In this regard, educational programs have been developed and implemented into the national education system, and the subject “The Idea of National Independence” has been introduced as part of the curriculum in general education schools. In the current era of globalization, preserving love for the Motherland and national identity in youth upbringing has become a pressing issue. Social and humanitarian sciences play a crucial role in forming these feelings. Especially during the years of independence, significant attention has been paid to the subject of national idea in our country. In particular, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, stated in his Address to the Oliy Majlis on December 28, 2018: 38 THEORETICAL ASPECTS IN THE FORMATION OF PEDAGOGICAL SCIENCES International scientific-online conference “...To implement the immense tasks ahead of us, we need to develop a national idea that will serve as a source of strength and power for us. We must recognize our national identity, study the ancient and rich history of our homeland, enhance research efforts in this area, and comprehensively support the activities of scholars in the humanitarian field.” The subject “The Idea of National Independence” primarily contributes to fostering patriotism among the youth. Understanding national identity begins with a person realizing who they are, what nation they belong to, knowing their history, and studying the heritage of their ancestors—in this process, the subject of national idea plays a significant role. Great attention is paid in our country to the education and upbringing of youth. To educate youth comprehensively and in line with modern requirements, leveraging foreign experiences and contemporary achievements of global science and innovative ideas, the Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan was established based on the Presidential Decree №PF-5264 of November 29, 2017. In the field of implementing innovations into social development, the main tasks have been defined as supporting the introduction of innovations in the education system, including modern, interactive, and creative teaching methods, and developing innovative educational programs that provide for extensive use of digital technologies. Supporting innovative technologies is necessary for teaching all subjects, including the subject of national idea, in order to organize lessons for youth that meet contemporary requirements. After all, youth are the future of the nation. Educating each new generation as responsible and determined individuals who value independence and freedom, develop noble human qualities, and grow into dedicated patriots of the nation is the demand of our time. In the sustainable development of our country, the high spirituality and ideological immunity of our citizens hold significant importance. Spirituality and the national idea are key criteria determining the progress of society, the flourishing of the nation, and the perfection of the individual. Subjects such as “Fundamentals of Spirituality,” “Cultural Studies,” and “National Idea: Basic Concepts and Principles” cultivate intellectuality, holistic development, and moral integrity among students, fostering a scientific worldview based on broad humanistic principles such as national peace, progress of the homeland, public welfare, social cooperation, interethnic harmony, and religious toleran