Foreword by Michael DunnePreface and acknowledgementsChapter 1. Child Protection and Youth DevelopmentChapter 2. Demographic and Socio-Economic Status of the YouthChapter 3. Role of Family and Its Culture in Child Upbringing and Youth DevelopmentChapter 4. Role of Teachers and Other Important Influencers in Youth DevelopmentChapter 5. Changing Socio-Economic and Political Scenario and Youth DevelopmentChapter 6. Adversities Experienced by Youth and Their Risk BehaviourChapter 7. Virtual World and Its Impact on Youth DevelopmentChapter 8. Mental Fitness and Other Psychological Capitals of Youth in IndiaChapter 9. Youth Participation in Crisis Management, Social Development and Policy FormulationChapter 10. Skill Development Programs, Entrepreneurship, and International and National Policies and Programs for Youth
This book discusses youth development in the Indian context. It reviews the demographic and socio-economic background and future prospects of youth, the role of family and culture in their development, changing political and socio-economic situations, mental health and well-being of the youth, and skill development programmes and policies
Cover -- Half Title -- Endorsement Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Child protection and youth development -- Defining child protection -- Necessity for child protection and its implication -- Rights of the child -- International measures for the protection of child rights -- National legislative measures for protection of child rights -- Critical comments about some of the child protection-related legislations -- Policies and programmes for welfare and well-being of children -- The Integrated Child Protection Scheme ( ICPS, 2009) -- Integrated Child Development Services ( ICDS, 1975) -- CHILDLINE scheme: -- Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP): -- Critical comments about some of the social policies related to welfare of the children -- International policies for welfare and well-being of global population including children -- Role of other international bodies and professional platforms for child protection -- Factors influencing early childhood care, safety and overall well-being of children and youth -- Socialization process and its necessity -- Role of family and school in child growth and development -- Role of peers and other social agents in the socialization process of children -- Need of the youth and their role -- The adolescent and youth healthy growth model -- Conclusion and recommendations -- Note -- References -- Chapter 2: Demographic and socio-economic status of the youth -- Population of India -- Youth population in India and their background -- Literacy among the youths -- Illiteracy among the youths -- Place of residence of the youths as per census 2011 -- Magnitude of disadvantaged youths in India -- Status of the youths in India -- Education -- Health status of the youths -- Employment of the youths.
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Routledge India
1003170587, 9781003170587, 1000522199, 9781000522228, 9781000522198, 1000522229
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