Youth is one of the socio-demographic groups. It is allocated on the basis of a set of features of social status, age characteristics and specific socio-psychological qualities.
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The socio-demographic group of young people is made up of people from 16 to 25 years old. They are the most active and dynamic part of the population of any country. People of this age are still free from stereotypes and prejudices. They have certain social and psychological qualities. Usually they include internal conflicts, inconsistency, unstable psyche. They also tend to want to be different from others. The youth environment creates a specific subculture.
Step 2
Youth is a social community. Sociology defines this concept as a set of people provided with a single permanent place of residence. The members of this group interact with each other to meet common needs. It is typical for young people to unite in informal groups based on spontaneous communication. They differ in a number of features: self-organization, acceptance of internal rules of behavior, stability, hierarchy, special attributes. The group usually expresses values and orientations that are contrary to those accepted in society.
Step 3
As a social group, young people are characterized by the similarity of stable behavioral models, lifestyle, value orientations. But the main thing is special social behavior. Its main elements are: needs, motivation, expectations. The basic life needs of most people are similar. This is the need for food, shelter, protection, etc. The social needs of young people are more pronounced. This includes the need for communication, for belonging to a community, for education, etc.
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This is due to the fact that young people are the most mobile group of the population. Here, the main role is played not so much by the motivation for success as by the desire to achieve it in different spheres of life. The desire for self-realization leads to a conflict with representatives of the older generations. Often this is due to the big difference between the desire of young people to play a role and their actual capabilities in this area.
Step 5
The social structure of young people is very heterogeneous. There are subgroups in it, distinguished by income level, education, affiliation with power, etc. This often provokes generational conflicts. Parents are not always able to provide their children with benefits in accordance with the standards of society. In addition, fundamental values can change. This often leads to the criminalization of the youth environment.
