Italian Youth in International Context: Belonging, Constraints and Opportunities (Youth, Young Adulthood and Society)

Synopsis

Italy is not a country for young people. Why? This book provides a unique and in-depth collection of empirical and theoretical material providing multiple answers to this question whilst investigating the living conditions of young people in Italy today. By bringing together a variety of approaches and methods, the authors of this collection analyze Italian youth through the lenses of three dimensions: ‘Activism, participation and citizenship’, ‘Work, Employment and Careers’ and ‘Moves, Transitions and Representations’. These dimensions are the analytical building blocks for challenging stereotypes and unveiling misinterpretations and taken-for-granted assumptions that portray young people in Italy as selfish, ‘choosy’, and unwilling to make sacrifices, commit and manage an independent life. These prejudices often underplay the role of constraints they are facing in the transition to adulthood. Studying Italian youth, therefore, not only allows us to capture their peculiar characteristics but also to reflect more broadly on the conceptual toolbox we need in order to understand contemporary youth more generally. By doing so, the volume aims to contribute to international discussion on the youth condition in Europe.

Copyright:

2020

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

244 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781351039925

Related ISBNs:

9781351039949, 9781138488571, 9781032172699

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

08/28/23

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Valentina Cuzzocrea, Barbara Giovanna Bello and Yuri Kazepov

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology

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Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Yuri Kazepov

Edited by:

Barbara Giovanna Bello

Edited by:

Valentina Cuzzocrea