Courses :: Module, YOUTH TRANSITIONS IN EUROPEAN SOCIETIES

	Overview
	This module addresses advanced topics in the study of how young people�s transitions are structured through institutions such as the education system, the labour market and social policy in the various branches of the welfare state, as well the role of social change such as migration, globalisation, digitalisation and automation, structural reform and activation in the aftermath of the economic and financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. These developments have and continue to shape young people�s transitions through European societies. Topics may include: theorising youth, the school-to-work transition and transition regimes, theories of risk and social stratification, patterns and processes of social mobility; the mobilisation of resources of various kinds by people at different times and places in their lives; the structuring of outcomes and opportunities by public and private institutions; how gender, sexualities, class and race/ethnicity intersect with the institutions structuring lives; consequences for societal development and social inequalities; Irish, European and global perspectives.

Overview

This module addresses advanced topics in the study of how young people�s transitions are structured through institutions such as the education system, the labour market and social policy in the various branches of the welfare state, as well the role of social change such as migration, globalisation, digitalisation and automation, structural reform and activation in the aftermath of the economic and financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. These developments have and continue to shape young people�s transitions through European societies.

Topics may include: theorising youth, the school-to-work transition and transition regimes, theories of risk and social stratification, patterns and processes of social mobility; the mobilisation of resources of various kinds by people at different times and places in their lives; the structuring of outcomes and opportunities by public and private institutions; how gender, sexualities, class and race/ethnicity intersect with the institutions structuring lives; consequences for societal development and social inequalities; Irish, European and global perspectives.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand how economic, social, economic and political change affects the social structuring of young people�s lives Critically analyse theories and empirical findings on youth transitions, specifically in the areas of education, work and social policy Demonstrate an awareness and conceptual understanding of the how youth transitions are structured by the institutions and politics of education, work and social policy Demonstrate familiarity with the policy implications of changing and varied forms of education, work and social policy.

Learning Outcomes

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No No resit available

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Sociology Department.

Timetable

Search form

Courses / Module

YOUTH TRANSITIONS IN EUROPEAN SOCIETIES