Author : Andy Furlong,Irena Guidikova,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287144303
Transitions of Youth Citizenship in Europe by Andy Furlong,Irena Guidikova,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport Pdf
The book explores issues relating to contemporary youth cultures and citizenship within modern European societies. The papers presented discuss the structural inequalities and social disadvantage which often undermine youth citizenship, and consider how subculture activities influence the development of youth action, initiative and social responsibility. The case studies include: animal rights activists in Sweden; hip-hop music culture in France; rural youth in the UK; the influence of the media and mobile communications upon young people's experiences; the role of the family and peer groups; and gender issues and developments in the educational achievements of young women.