Keywords: ‘Young people’ and ‘second-class citizens’ and ‘How far’.
- Lack of rights for under 18s
- Stereotyping of youth is prevalent
- Most youth are seen as idealistic and labelled as irresponsible
- Degree of parental control – excessive or liberal – can impact the family and the youth
- The respect for youth and status in society is non existant
- Facilities for young people (e.g. employment, youth organisations and counselling are inadequate
- The degree of exploitation is very high for young people, particularly in employment setting as they are paid low wages or even coerced to work