The lives of adolescents are subject to the global challenges posed by the information and technological revolution, changing markets and globalization, and specific changes taking place in family dynamics, cultural traditions, religious beliefs and other socialization practices.This book attempts to understand the broader context in which adolescent lives are embedded. The theoretical perspective presents a multi-disciplinary view of adolescence. Presenting an account of adolescence as experienced in India and highlighting the challenges that emerge as a result of dynamic changes in society, this title identifies the emerging issues and concerns that impact the lives of adolescents.The historical account presented helps to build an understanding of the various socio-cultural forces that led to the emergence of the existing Adolescence Education Programme (AEP). The text presents the key features of the present AEP. The text provides insights into the execution of various existing adolescent programmes, and the existential realities of adolescents lives.The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students of education, psychology and sociology.
