Critics of Which Approach Suggest That the Group of Youth

question 30

Multiple Choice

Critics of which approach suggest that the group of youth that peaked during the early 1990s was not at all exceptional with respect to involvement in violence in their younger years?

• A) Cohort
• B) Economic determinism
• C) Environmental
• D) Lowering divorce rates
• E) Gangs

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Definitions:

Robert Putnam

An American political scientist known for his study on how social capital (the networks, norms, and social trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit) affects communities and democracy.

In Front of the Television

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Third Places

Public places that serve as anchors of community life, distinct from one's home (first place) and workplace (second place), where individuals can gather and socialize.

Civil Society

Those organizations, institutions, and interactions outside government, family, and work that promote social bonds and the smooth functioning of society.