Write a 2000-word essay on ONE of the following topics:

1. Why are some people socially excluded? To what extent are they excluded by society or by their own behaviour?
2. In what ways have the nature and patterns of youth employment changed in the last forty years?
3. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different theories of crime and youth deviance.
4. Is contemporary British society socially divided? Consider the implications for young people.
5. Discuss the meaning and social implications of ‘superdiversity’