Situations, Problems, and Interests of Unmarried Rural Young People 16-25 Years of Age: Survey of Five Maryland Counties, 1936 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Barnard D. Joy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260658901 ISBN 13: 9780260658906

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, data-driven glimpse into the lives of unmarried rural youths in 1930s Maryland and how extension work could meet their needs.

This study gathers detailed portraits of white, unmarried young people aged 16 to 25 from five Maryland counties. It outlines who they are, where they live, and how they earn money, spend time, and connect with organizations. The book focuses on the “in between” years between youth programs and adult life, offering practical findings for educators, extension agents, and researchers.

Based on 472 records, the report describes living arrangements, school status, income sources, and social ties. It covers topics like church and youth group membership, outside employment, and savings or property ownership. The material helps explain the mix of rural farm and nonfarm experiences and how these youths shape their future opportunities.

• How young people earn money and what they spend it on
• Patterns of organization involvement and social connections
• Common problems and the relative importance of different life goals
• Demographic and economic context for rural Maryland youth in the 1930s

Ideal for readers exploring rural sociology, extension history, or the development of youth programs in agricultural communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260658901
• ISBN 13: 9780260658906
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 41