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To what extent, and in what ways, is the enjoyment of public space compromised in contemporary society for young people?
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Matriculation no: 0232748 Social and Cultural Geography Word count: 3000 TO WHAT EXTENT, AND IN WHAT WAYS, IS THE ENJOYMENT OF PUBLIC SPACE COMPROMISED IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE? To what extent, and in what ways, is the enjoyment of public space compromised in contemporary society for young people? Introduction Childhood is a socio-cultural construction categorised as distinct from adulthood and then divided into competing positive and negative representations; children and youths respectively. Ambiguity surrounds children as active participants in constructing and contesting everyday life, yet also requiring parental and state guidance due to the experience and competence of adults. Public space is often restricted by the privatisation of consumption and prevailing notions of a moral order. From the street to shopping malls, these are normatively assumed as adult space where CCTV and social surveillance condemns noisy, destructive or non-consumption behaviour. Parks and playgrounds are often associated with young people but research on their own...
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