Challenging conventional wisdom, this book offers a comprehensive overview of youth studies, examining the positions and opportunities available to young people today. It presents various perspectives that encourage a re-evaluation of how society views and engages with youth, promoting a deeper understanding of their unique challenges and potential.
"Woodman and Wyn's 'Youth and Generation' provides clarity and depth in youth studies, exploring how class, gender, and race shape young lives amidst social change. The authors propose a framework for understanding new inequalities and set an agenda for future research in the context of the emerging Asian Century."
The book offers a critical examination of the impact of significant social and economic shifts over the past two decades on Western youth. It explores their perspectives on relationships and health, providing a thorough overview of the experiences and attitudes of young people in the 1990s. Through this analysis, the authors highlight the challenges and risks faced by the younger generation, offering valuable insights into their evolving identity within a changing society.
Focusing on a generation's experiences in rural Australia, this book explores how young people have navigated significant social, economic, and environmental changes over the past two decades. It highlights narratives of belonging and connection to their communities, challenging perceptions of rural life as merely disadvantageous. By examining participants from a longitudinal study who are now in their late thirties, the authors reveal the impact of family and place on their life choices, offering insights applicable to youth transitions in various contexts.
An accessible and engaging introduction to sociology to help you understand and make our complex social worlds better.