1st Edition
Youth Policy and Social Inclusion Critical Debates with Young People
Edited By Monica Barry
Copyright 2005
328 Pages
by
Routledge
328 Pages
by
Routledge
328 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
Section One: Introduction Section Two: Overarching Themes 1. An Overview of Policy and Practice on Young People and Social Inclusion 2. Youth Transitions 3. Young People's Rights 4. Young People and Citizenship Section Three: Specific Issues 5. Risk, Social Change, and the Development of Inclusionary Strategies for Young Homeless People 6. Young People and Substance Misuse 7. Young Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the UK 8. Young Carers 9. Youth Justice 10. Youth Unemployment, Welfare Benefits and Poverty 11. 'Inclusive Education' is not 'Education for Social Inclusion' Section Four: Conclusions
Biography
Barry, Monica
'Monica Barry has assembled in one place an impressive array of research into young people today, and how solutions are being sought to solve their problems. She also introduces an extra ingredient to the equation - their reflections on our efforts.'
- British Journal of Social Work. Vol. 57: No.2 (January 2006).
