EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM POVERTY AREAS

Natalia Stępień-Lampa's book is an in-depth analysis of the educational opportunities of children and youth living in urban poverty areas in Siemianowice Śląskie. Based on solid research and analysis, the author presents a comprehensive picture of the challenges faced by young people in difficult socio-economic conditions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in social policy, pedagogy and the issue of social inequality.

• In-depth analysis of the issue of educational opportunities
• Case study of Siemianowice Śląskie
• Theoretical and practical research using various methods
• Characterization of urban poverty areas
• Addressed to people interested in social policy and pedagogy
• Valuable reading for representatives of local government

The author focuses on the social problems occurring in Siemianowice Śląskie, which are an example for her of the problems of the cities of Upper Silesia. During the Polish People's Republic, these cities experienced dynamic development thanks to investments in heavy industry and mining. However, the systemic transformation and restructuring of industry brought recession and negative social phenomena. In Siemianowice Śląskie, the two largest plants were closed, which resulted in high unemployment and poverty.

The work characterizes the educational opportunities of children and youth who live and grow up in an impoverished local environment. Theoretical and practical research was carried out, analyzing official documents, conducting interviews with residents and representatives of local social policy institutions, as well as surveys among school principals and junior high school students. This publication is a valuable source of knowledge for anyone who wants to understand and combat the problems of educational inequality.

The University of Silesia Publishing House offers readers a publication that combines scientific reliability with social sensitivity. The author, Natalia Stępień-Lampa, analyzes a difficult reality with passion and commitment, while proposing concrete solutions and guidelines for people involved in helping children and youth from poverty areas. This book is not only a diagnosis of the problem, but also an inspiration to act to improve the quality of life and equalize educational opportunities.

The book has 416 pages and a format of 245x171 mm. It was published in 2016 in paperback by the University of Silesia Publishing House. It is addressed to people interested in social policy, the issue of educational opportunities, representatives of local government and local social policy institutions in Siemianowice Śląskie. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand and combat the problems of educational inequality in Poland.