Definitions
Defining Adulthood
History of Emerging Adulthood
Schooling
Entering the Workforce & Leaving Home
100
Define Adulthood
Period of life that follows childhood and adolescence and lasts until dealth
100
The age boundaries for Emerging Adulthood is generally assumed to be between what?
18-34
100
What was the transition into Adulthood like for "primitive" human societies?
Expected to leave the family home at sexual maturity
100
When were primary schools established?
In the late 19th century
100
A successful transition into adulthood depends on what?
Having an income
200
Define Emerging Adulthood
A transition that begins in adolescence and continues into adulthood
200
What is the Age of Majority?
At 18, you are an adult by law
200
What was Emerging Adolescence like during Industrialization and Urbanization?
Children worked in factories and lived at home
200
When were "streams" introduced so that all students could graduate, regardless of ability?
1960s and 70s
200
About how long does it take to get a well paying job in your chosen field after graduating?
5 years
300
Define Family of Origin
The family in which you grew up in
300
Becoming an adult within the family and community is now viewed as a _______________.
Transition
300
What was life like for Pre-Industrial Youth?
Sent away to work, or school
300
What is the purpose of education?
Increases job prospects
300
What is the best way to get a job? Describe the term
Networking - developing personal contacts within your chosen field
400
Define Cohort
A grouping of people in society based on age
400
According to the Life Transitions For Emerging Adults bar graph on page 63, what 2 tasks were completed the earliest?
Not in school anymore and Have a full-time job
400
What caused earlier sexual maturity - before reaching adult size and strength?
Improved nutrition and health
400
Which gender is graduating at a higher rate?
Women
400
Describe the term Semi-Dependant
Temporary leaving home, that the parents are still supporting them, and many will return to the home
500
Define Credentialism
Youth today require more education to qualify for some jobs than was required for the same jobs in the past
500
What are the 5 markers of adulthood?
Leaving home, Finishing school, Starting work, Getting married, and Having Children
500
How did Anthropologist Hillard Kaplan's study show that Adult Roles Do Not Guarantee Independence?
Boys learned to hunt and girls learned to gather at a young age, but their ability to provide enough food for survival was limited
500
Which level of education has the most stable employment?
Bachelor degrees - professional programs
500
What is the most common reason for leaving home?
Living independently
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