Youth Policy and Target Groups
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4. Here are the descriptions for several common challenges young people face. Read the texts and choose the correct word (underlined) in context. Round Midnight: Understanding the Challenges Young People Face in 2021 an Beyound, https://www.roundmidnight.org.uk/under - standing-the-challenges-young-people-face-in-2021-and-beyond/ (accessed on 31.05.2023) Education and Employment Research done by YMCA found that 44% of young people are worried of their studies and exams. It is easy / difficult for young people to find apprenticeships if they drop out of school. Youth employment support is unimportant / important. about / Mental Health Difficulties More young people than ever are experiencing mental health difficulties. This can affect / effect all areas of their life: home, school, friendships, and relationships. It is vital that young people know where to go for support. Social Media The rise of technology has had a significant / insignificant impact on the lives of young people. Technology can be an amazing tool, however, there are also concerns about how it affects the way young people see themselves and privacy. While social media can be a great way to connect with both family and friends during difficult times, it is not without its drawbacks. Peer Pressure Socializing with and having the respect of your peers is crucial / unnecessary to young people. Many children and young adults may think that they are missing out or not fitting in if they don’t go along with the crowd, or the strongest voice in that crowd. This could push the young people to drink excessive / moderate amounts of alcohol, take drugs or be exposed to gang crime. Body Image Anxieties Research by YMCA found that more than half of young people (52%) regularly worry about the way they look. Body image anxieties impact the lives of many young people during puberty. With the ris e / fall of social media apps such as Instagram and Snapchat, images of bodies are shared constantly. Many of these photos have been filtered or edited and this can send mixed and confusing / clear messages to young people about how they should look and the relationship they should build with their body.
Uncertainty Uncertainty over the future is a
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minor concern for many young people. The pandemic
has highlighted social inequalities and people are expressing unserious financial concerns as the recession deepens. Many young people are also concerned about climate change and feel prepared / unprepared to deal with these issues in their current, youthful state. serious /
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