The Oxford handbook of global south youth studies

Key Points

• The aim is to address the dominance of Global North perspectives in youth studies and to promote contributions from the Global South.
• Analysis of the existing literature in youth studies
• Contribution from scholars in Africa, Latin America, and Asia
• Proposal for a redefined approach to youth studies that includes Southern perspectives.
• Ninety percent of the world's youth reside in the Global South, yet the field remains largely influenced by the Global North.
• Emphasis on the need for a paradigm shift towards incorporating Southern scholarly contributions to enrich youth studies.