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corkyiscool3328

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Describe the concept of focal concerns and how they serve needs of lower class youth.
 
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What are some of the programs suggested by the literature of subculture theorists and do you think they have been successful?
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
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Answer: key points to be made
Reported by Miller in anthropological-type observations of lower class youth over time
Unique lower class value system not in direct opposition to middle class
Some shared values with middle class, just different priorities
Value of youth learned from older peers, unregulated by absent fathers
Autonomy, toughness, fate, trouble, street smartness, excitement and risk taking are all important for status and survival
Focal concerns allow for success in both legitimate and illegitimate activities

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Answer: key points to be made
Answers will vary but should discuss
Delinquency treatment in therapeutic settings away from inner city like Silverlake Experiment and Provo Experiment using guided group interaction to build skills to avoid peer pressure
Peace Corps and Job Corps (both still exist today)
Chicago Area Project, Mobilization for Youth,
Intervention school programs to avoid status frustration at young age and dropping out such as Project Head Start  still active today.


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:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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