(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Easy of Sociology

Currently, youth faces several challenges and possibilities regarding the construction of identity and future projects. Considering the dynamics of populations and the multiple cultural, economic, environmental, political, and social dimensions, analyze and discuss: 1) how the mobility and settlement of people influence the formation of the identity of Brazilian youth; 2) how youth cultures relate to the production of different territorialities in contemporary Brazil, and 3) which aspects impact the development of the idea of the future among Brazilian youth.

In the contemporary context, technological transformations have reshaped the labor market scenario, altering both the work dynamics and the skills demanded from workers. In 'The Network Society', the sociologist Manuel Castells argues that the current society is shaped by new information and communication technologies, creating a 'space of flows' where economic activity is increasingly virtual and immaterial. Given this scenario and considering Castells' ideas, analyze the impact of digital technologies on the labor sphere, discussing the skills required for work in the 'space of flows' and the possible social and economic consequences of this phenomenon.

According to theorists like Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer, the culture industry is characterized by the mass production of cultural products that tend to standardize the taste and thinking of the masses. Discuss how mass culture can influence individuals' perception and consciousness, highlighting contemporary examples that illustrate this influence. Then, propose a reflection on possible forms of resistance or counterculture that could emerge in response to this cultural hegemony, evaluating their potentials and limitations in the face of the power of the culture industry.