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Young people, social exclusion and inter-generational tension in a rural Somerset town

Young people, social exclusion and inter-generational tension in a rural Somerset town
Young people, social exclusion and inter-generational tension in a rural Somerset town
This article seeks to explore how the myth of the ‘rural idyll’ can be detrimental to those who currently experience some of the greatest social exclusion in rural areas — children and young people. The research explores the views and experiences of the young residents of a small town in the south-west of England (n = 157, ages 12–18 years). The results suggest that rural policy and practice have failed to meet the needs of young people, contributing to their social exclusion in rural communities. Community engagement, facilities and youth consultation are discussed in the context of policy and practice.
0951-0605
124-135
Meek, Rosie
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Meek, Rosie
018e0d68-7b66-483c-b769-1d4583cb4d85

Meek, Rosie (2008) Young people, social exclusion and inter-generational tension in a rural Somerset town. Children & Society, 22 (2), 124-135. (doi:10.1111/j.1099-0860.2007.00095.x).

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This article seeks to explore how the myth of the ‘rural idyll’ can be detrimental to those who currently experience some of the greatest social exclusion in rural areas — children and young people. The research explores the views and experiences of the young residents of a small town in the south-west of England (n = 157, ages 12–18 years). The results suggest that rural policy and practice have failed to meet the needs of young people, contributing to their social exclusion in rural communities. Community engagement, facilities and youth consultation are discussed in the context of policy and practice.

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Published date: March 2008

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Local EPrints ID: 51854
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/51854
ISSN: 0951-0605
PURE UUID: 57f45f77-114c-460f-90b6-9944754dad4e

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Date deposited: 03 Jun 2008
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 10:19

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Author: Rosie Meek

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