SOC 105 Immigrant Youth and Youth Cultures

This course examines the role of youth cultures in the identity formation of immigrant adolescent youth residing in the Southwest region of the United States. Particular attention is paid to: (1) theories of acculturation and assimilation used to analyze the experiences of immigrant youth; (2) the impact of geographical location social class gender race sexuality popular culture mass media and technology; and (3) the intersection of youth cultures home cultures and mainstream society.