SUBSTANTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TOLERANT CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE YOUTH

Abstract

The paper is devoted to the consideration of changes taking place in modern society and their influence on the forming of tolerant consciousness of the youth. The results of empiric research of value and life-meaning orientations are presented alongside with the tolerance level and types of ethnic identity of young men and women of rural and urban communities. The important values for the young generation are «independence», «kindness» and «safety». According to the level of life-meaningfulness, young women are more likely to value the life process and to control life events than young men. Young people regardless of their gender and place of living have optimal level of tolerance and positive ethnic identity. The formation of tolerant consciousness including the systems of life-meaningl and value orientations implies the formation of positive ethnic identity which allows the successful adaptation of the young generation to social changes.