Abstract:
This study investigates how young people see political intolerance and whether they are aware of
the repercussions of rejecting the opinions of others and instead using the legal system to get
their permission. Political disengagement is defined as a lack of interest in or involvement in
political activities, whereas political intolerance is an inability or unwillingness to accept and
value opposing political ideas. When young people with minority viewpoints are subjected to
exclusionary attitudes and behaviors directed towards individuals or groups that hold different
political beliefs, it can be interpreted as political intolerance. to comprehend the emotional
aspects of adolescent political discourse and debate, including elements like rage, dissatisfaction,
and emotional support. to investigate the ways in which people deal with the elements of
violence in their own lives. Convenience sampling was used to select eight young adults from
Lahore, Pakistan, who were between the ages of 18 and 30. Four of the women and four of the
men made up the sample. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were used to gather the data,
which were then iteratively processed utilizing theoretical coding based on a thematic approach.
"Political intolerance and disengagement" are the central theme that emerged from the data, with
five subordinate themes that included challenges in the political system, educational imperative,
dynamics in political disagreements, political affiliation and emotional support, criticism of
political knowledge and media freedom, and dynamics in political disagreements. Using a
variety of common experiences and viewpoints, the essay concludes by explaining the
contemporary impact of political intolerance on individual relationships, communal harmony,
and national development.
