Episode number 19 of Series “The Worlds of childhood”.
Through historical and cross-cultural comparisons, the extent to which the concept of adolescence as a period of increased autonomy, identity development, and risk-taking, is a social construction, is examined. The biological aspects of puberty and emerging sexuality are addressed. Observes examples of adolescents in transition from family to a broader adult world.
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ACMI Identifier
306102
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Teenagers
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Teenagers
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Puberty
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teenagers
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)