SOC211H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Helicopter Parent, Moral Panic, Making Money
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Why is tobacco use among youth a social issue worth considering: smoking among youth is a public concern not only because of the health dangers, but also because of its association with other forms of substance use. Youth who smoke are more likely to use other drugs, particularly marijuana; half of 12 to 17-year-olds who smoke have used marijuana compared to only 4 percent of those who do not smoke. Identify and explain the strategies used to control youth deviance within the criminal justice system. Identify and explain the main factors that influence gang involvement. Trouble youth = primarily a threat to themselves: eg: substance use, can damage or risk their lives. Perceptions of youth crime: popular images = out of control , older generations think the youth is disrespectful, it is a social construction youth (between 13-19-ish, who belongs in this category differs by generation, space, culture, time.
