This subject will critically evaluate the position of young people in Australian society and analyse the development of youth policy during the post WWII period in terms of how society constructs youth as a social problem and politclally regulates young people's lives. It will also study youth as social agents, e.g. as consumers and citizens.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.
HD/FL
One session
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Not available to students who have completed SOC103
- demographic changes and images of young people - the social construction and ideology of youth - youth as consumers and citizens - youth, the labour market and unemployment - youth, sexuality and the AIDS crises - youth, violence and power - the justice system and juvenile delinquency - the state and the politics of youth - popular culture and youth protest - youth/student movements and social change
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.