Summary
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What is youth? How do we understand youth in its social and cultural context?In this timely and sought-after title, Cieslik and Simpson provide a concise and readily accessible introduction to the interdisciplinary field of youth studies. Drawing upon the latest research and developments in the field, as well as discussing the fundamental ideas underlying the disciplines as a whole, it offers a comprehensive yet unpacked understanding of youth as a social phenomenon. Illuminating the many abstract and contested concepts within youth studies, this book offers explanations to questions such as: • How might we define youth? • How can we understand young people in relation to their social identities and practices? • What is the relationship between youth and social class? • How do youth cultures develop? • How can we understand youth in a globalized perspective? Key Concepts in Youth Studies stands out as a natural companion for students on youth studies, sociology, criminology and social science programmes. It will also be useful for youth practitioners such as social workers and teachers. Key Concepts in Youth Studies stands out as a natural companion for students on youth studies, sociology, criminology and social science programmes. It will also be useful for practitioners in area of social work and youth and community development.
Working with Young People
Working with Young People
A great number of practitioners work with young people such as teachers, social workers, probation officers, careers advisors and housing specialists. Many of these professionals are employed by national or local state organisations, some may work for charities and some may be volunteers. Youth workers, however, are unique in being professionals who work predominantly with young people and whose traditions unlike state-employed professionals are rooted in voluntary work with their clients.
The origins of organised youth work lie in nineteenth-century industrialisation and the concerns of religious groups, charities and the state about the impact of urbanisation and social inequalities on young people. Church-led youth ministries, community-based youth clubs and organisations such as scouts and guides all emerged out ...
