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6.1. Adolescence In Our Society. Two Worlds. Adolescence – somewhere between puberty and the beginning of adulthood Known in some circles as purgatory Puberty – physical maturing that makes an individual capable of reproducing Only puberty occurs in every society. Concept of Adolescence.

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  1. 6.1 Adolescence In Our Society

  2. Two Worlds • Adolescence – somewhere between puberty and the beginning of adulthood • Known in some circles as purgatory • Puberty – physical maturing that makes an individual capable of reproducing • Only puberty occurs in every society

  3. Concept of Adolescence • Puberty Rites – entrance from young people to adulthood • Take these “tests” around 13-14 in some societies • Adolescence has evolved in the last 50 years • Three factors in development of the importance of this stage: • Education – financial dependency / putting off adulthood • Exclusion from labor force – part time jobs • Juvenile justice system – separate legal status / system

  4. 5 Characteristics • Biological Growth and Development • Undefined Status • Increased Decision Making • Increased Pressure • The Search for Self

  5. Biological Growth and Development • Biological development is controlled by the brain / endocrine system • Developing bodies may cause anxiety • Happens to everyone on earth

  6. Undefined Status • How adults treat adolescents • Adopt some of their ideas, reject many of their ideas • Treat them like children, treat them like adults

  7. Increased Decision Making • Having to make big and small decisions • Transition from having adults make choices to the adolescent making the majority of the choices • Long and short term effects

  8. Increased Pressure • Must strike a balance between parental wishes and peer pressure • Pressure to be part of the “in group”

  9. Search for Self • Anticipatory Socialization • Graduation from playing house to having a part time job, dating, club memberships

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