The Young Are Making Their World

Essays on the Power of Youth Culture
Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-0-7864-9884-0
Verlag: McFarland

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 446 g

Young people have long used-and essentially created-popular culture to explore, define and express who they are. For many, popular culture is also a tool of survival. Gone are the days when a set of proscriptive programs or institutions were needed for young people to transition to adulthood. Today, youth culture is communicated and expanded through information technology-particularly social media-enabling young people to remain relevant and to engage the world. Yet, as with previous generations, youth culture is often a cause of concern for adults and policy makers. This collection of new essays focuses on modern youth popular culture and its influence on communities. Topics include social justice and youth mobilization in Ferguson, Missouri, social media and sexual literacy among LGBT youth, and youth culture's influence on children's sports.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kiuchi, Yuya

Villarruel, Francisco A.

Über Autor(innen)

Yuya Kiuchi is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, USA. His research interests include popular culture, youth culture, African American Studies, technology and sexuality and he serves as an editorial advisory board member for the Journal of Popular Culture.