Youth Policy and Social Inclusion: Critical Debates with Young People (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415319034)

Taking a holistic and multidisciplinary approach this book identifies and analyzes the factors which promote or discourage social inclusion of young people in today's society. It critically examines the discriminatory attitudes towards young people, and focuses on the 'problem' of adults rather than the 'problem' of young people themselves.

The authors ask searching questions about society's capacity and willingness to be more socially inclusive of young people in terms of policy and practice, and explore the extent to which young people have access to status, rights and responsibilities as young adults. Challenging existing theory the book covers issues including: citizenship, education, rights, youth transactions, drug use, homelessness, teenage pregnancy and unemployment.

Incorporating the views and experiences of young people themselves, the book highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the academic contribution and suggests ways forward for a more inclusive society.

Author: Monica Barry
ISBN-10: 041531903X
ISBN-13: 9780415319034
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 12/16/2004
Pages: 328
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.52h x 6.32w x 0.81d