ISBN:
0313319324
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xvi, 325 p)
,
ill
,
25 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Teen life around the world
Parallel Title:
Print version Teen Life in Latin America and the Caribbean
DDC:
305.235/09729
Keywords:
Teenagers
;
Teenagers
;
Teenagers ; Caribbean Area
;
Teenagers ; Latin America
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Teens in Latin America and the Caribbean generally face a difficult path to adulthood. Poverty and unemployment, violence, political instability, and emigration are frequently the norm in their native countries. Those from poorer families must often work as well as attend school, and opportunities for higher education and good jobs are limited. Wealthier teens, on the other hand, are sheltered from harshness and enjoy private schools, vacations abroad, and access to American consumer products. Yet family is important no matter what the class, and most of these teens share a love of parties, mu
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Foreword: Toward a World of Positive Youth Development; Series Foreword; Introduction; Teens at the Border: For a Politics of Representation; 1 Argentina; 2 Brazil; 3 Chile; 4 Colombia; 5 Cuba ; 6 The Dominican Republic ; 7 Ecuador ; 8 El Salvador; 9 Guatemala; 10 Haiti; 11 Jamaica; 12 Mexico; 13 Peru; 14 Puerto Rico; 15 Venezuela; Index; About the Editors and Contributors
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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