ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |7 pages
Introduction
part |1 pages
Part I Overarching themes
chapter |17 pages
Young people and social inclusion—an overview of policy and practice
chapter |18 pages
Young people and citizenship
chapter |15 pages
Beyond rhetoric: Extending rights to young
chapter |19 pages
Education and learning for social inclusion
chapter |18 pages
The inclusive illusion of youth transitions
chapter |16 pages
Youth, leisure and social inclusion
part |1 pages
Part II Specific issues