Abstract This paper discusses the phenomenon of YouthHostels, with particular focus on the YouthHostel Association in England and Wales, also known as YHA. The paper covers the history of the youthhostels movement and the organizational structure and operation of the YouthHostels Association in England and Wales. It then looks at the objectives, present state, and future plans of the YHA. It asks whether youthhostels are only for the young and how the changing business environment is likely to affect future growth of the YHA.
From the Paper "The history of the youth hostel dates back to the early 20th century when Richard Schirrmann, a German elementary school teacher, founded the first youth hostel in 1909. Schirrmann was fond of organizing trips and outdoor excursions for his students in order to enable young people living in industrial cities to enjoy the countryside. As the story goes, during one of these excursions in the countryside, a sudden rainstorm forced him and his students to seek shelter in an empty school. It was then that Schirrmann hit upon the idea of using schools that were empty during holidays as hostels for young people travelling in groups in the countryside. The idea became very popular in Germany within a short time, and by the 1930s there were more than two thousand hostels in the country. The concept soon spread to other parts of Europe and later to the rest of the world following the formation of the International Youth Hostel Federation in 1932. ("History of..." 2004)"
Abstract This paper discusses the recent rise in youth violence across the U.S., while supplying data and statistics relevant to this particular topic. This paper analyzes the cause and effect of youth related violence, from a psychological, social and anthropological standpoint. The writer contends and proves that certain social situations within the school system contribute to juvenile delinquency. This paper examines the views and opinions of researchers who believe the cause of youth violence to be internal and that problems arise from the psychological aspect of the individual. This paper also delves into the media's impact on juvenile related crimes. This paper discusses the lack of proper supervision on today's youth, which results in their gaining access to a wide range of unsuitable material, including television, movies and video games that depict high levels of violence.
From the Paper "Coinciding with this need to manipulate situations, researchers also point to the possible reason for youth violence of retaliation. The APA states that, in some cases, violence is used again those who have harmed the individual, or the family, friends, or business of the individual. In an effort to "even" the playing field, youths may use handguns or other weapons to retaliate against wrongs done against them, in an effort to maintain their pride and dignity. Other researchers note that violence is a learned psychological behavior. In over 60 percent of juveniles arrested for violent behavior, the youths noted violent episodes in childhood, including having a parent arrested for violent crime, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, incidents of physical abuse, or violence against friends or family."
Abstract This paper analyzes the global youth economy by examining the situation of American youth in the United States economy, their employment rates, the underlying trends, and the role that race and geography play in youth employment. It also applies the lessons that the United States youth economy has to offer to the developing world.
Abstract The paper discusses issues involved in youth marketing including the commercialization of youth; children's understanding of marketing and advertising; the use of celebrity endorsements; youth marketing strategies. It concludes that children and teens have become an increased target for business marketing.
Abstract This paper describes peer-to-peer youth program, which is designed to provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities to acquire basic educational and life skills that will promote success at a difficult stage of life. The author points out that the program will pair a high school senior with an adolescent aged 13-16 for a 90-minute period every other week. The paper relates that the education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter.
From the Paper "Today's youth face many difficult challenges as they attempt to seek support for their problems. Peer-to-peer counseling has been known to provide an effective means by which young people may express any personal or academic concerns that they might have. The proposed program will provide peer-to-peer interaction for disadvantaged individuals aged 13-16 who are in need of additional support at a particularly vulnerable stage of life. High school seniors will serve as peer leaders, and they will also provide their younger counterparts with basic skills and training, divided into two primary components: Education and Life Skills. The education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies, and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter. "
Abstract This essay discusses how gay and lesbian adolescents are an at-risk population. The paper argues that this phenomenon is the result of the homophobia that exists in the society at large. In the context of the discrimination against gay youth, therefore, the social worker's role becomes extremely significant. Indeed, there needs to be outside intervention to help gay youth deal with the oppression around them.
Abstract This paper analyzes the reasons why advertisers market alcohol to the youth and the effects this marketing is having on the youth and society in general as a result.
Abstract This paper describes a number of workshops for youths, how they can assist youths and who benefits. The workshops include gang prevention, college, prejudice, life skills, substance abuse, healthcare and education, peer support, language, career, computer and Internet, career, job hunting, voting rights and parenting and child care, among others.
From the Paper "The gang prevention workshop is designed to assist youth in understanding the many issues involved in avoiding this type of peer support. The workshop will identify issues related ..."
Abstract This paper discusses the effects of parenting on youth violence. The paper focuses on the effects of parenting on child development and the emergence of adolescent violence. The paper employs ecological systems theory as the theoretical framework to examine the issues. The paper supports its theses by presenting reports of family predictors of aggression in youth.
From the Paper "This paper presents a review of the literature regarding the effects of parenting on child development and adolescent violence. Ecological Systems Theory is used as a theoretical framework to further uncover..."
Abstract This paper discusses African American youth. The paper defines violence and offers several examples. Next the paper cites youth violence research and comments on the prevalence of violence in general. Then the paper assesses related factors, including family, community, school and the wider society. The paper ends with a discussion of prevention and treatment.
From the Paper "This literature review concerning the topic of African American youth violence addresses the following areas relevant to this study: youth violence research and prevalence assessment of related factors..."
Abstract This paper employs a contextual analysis to develop policy recommendations for reducing youth gun violence. The analytic framework used in the paper addresses the dimensions of history, law, economics, sociocultural influences and political processes. The paper offers several policy recommendations, including intervention and prevention, particularly in regard to at-risk children and youth.
From the Paper "This research project employed a contextual analysis method to examine the question of how public policy on youth gun violence can be shaped. The analytic framework addressed the dimensions of history, law, economics, sociocultural influences and political..."
Tags: Contextual analysis, youth, gun violence, juvenile delinquency, gun control
Abstract This paper examines government response to youth employment needs. The writer presents an overview of national government programs and regulations, that impact funding and management. Institutional arrangements and systems are examined. The writer looks at how they function in the target areas. The writer compares and contrasts youth employment initiatives in New York, Boston, and California and also presents recommendations.
From the Paper "Employment opportunities for youth in the United States in general and in certain geographic locales in particular, have been in decline in recent decades. According to recent studies by Northwestern University's Center for Labor Market Studies, the unemployment rate in the United States for teenagers nationally, was the lowest since the federal government began collecting data on this issue. Teenagers were identified ... "
Tags:youth employment, Boston, New York, California
Abstract This paper examines how the tobacco industry markets it's products, with specific attention payed to the youth market. The author also describes the tobacco industry, and details its success and failures, especially over the past years wince the public now has a heightened awareness of the negative affects of smoking. Several components of the marketing plan are analysed and evaluated. The components of the campaign discussed include the use of cartoon characters, free cigarette giveaways, event sponsorship and the use of walking billboards.
From the Paper "Researches and findings have indicated that tobacco companies have always attempted to target their marketing campaigns entirely the young generation between the ages of 18- to 25 year who are mostly smokers. Furthermore, the financial incentive is overwhelming for involving underage smokers more effectively than the competition. Countries like Unites States and Canada has the tobacco industry sponsors with so-called youth access programs, in which the retailers are repeatedly told as not to sell tobacco products to minors (Redirect to - Regulation of Tobacco Sales, Marketing, and Use)."
Abstract The following discussion focuses on black youth subcultures. It identifies their predominant types focusing on links to popular music and finds their source in the experience of unemployment and racism. Their inherent male chauvinism is also examined. Their ultimately destructive consequences and their interference with life course are also outlined.
Abstract This paper looks at the health care problems of emancipated foster youth. It looks at the 1999 Foster Care Independence Act and how it has been applied in different states. The writer makes some suggestions as to what needs to happen.
From the Paper "They have no home, no job and no health care. They are often ill-prepared for life on their own since foster care is not conducive to providing these skills and they receive no special training in independent living. Some may still have a connection with their foster parents but many do not. A study of ... "
