vii Preface, xv 1 Background and History, 3 Introduction: The Nature and Scope of Youth Unemployment, 3 Key Moments, 7 Socioeconomic Contexts, 10 Race and Ethnicity, 10 Gender, 11 Education and Work Experience, 12 Family Income, 14 Location and Neighborhood, 16 Involvement with the Juvenile Justice System, 18 Other Factors Influencing Youth Unemployment and Disconnection, 20 Disruptive Technologies, 21 Inadequacy of Primary and Secondary Education, 21 Mismatch in Skills and Expectations, 22 Detrimental Policies, 24 Contents
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