Background
Yates, Miranda J. was born on December 22, 1965 in London. Arrived in the United States, 1970. Daughter of Peter James and Virginia Sue Yates.
( James Youniss and Miranda Yates present a sophisticated...)
James Youniss and Miranda Yates present a sophisticated analysis of community service's beneficial effects on adolescents' political and moral identity. Using a case study from a predominantly Black, urban high school in Washington, D.C., Youniss and Yates build on the insights of Erik Erikson on the social and historical nature of identity development. They show that service at a soup kitchen as part of a course on social justice gives youth the opportunity to reflect on their status in society, on how society is organized, on how government should use its power, and on moral principles related to homelessness and poverty. Developing a sense of social responsibility and a civic commitment, youth come to see themselves as active agents in society. The most authoritative work to date on the subject, this book challenges negative stereotypes of contemporary adolescents and illustrates how youth, when given the opportunity, can use their talents for social good. It will interest readers concerned with the development of today's youth and tomorrow's society.
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Yates, Miranda J. was born on December 22, 1965 in London. Arrived in the United States, 1970. Daughter of Peter James and Virginia Sue Yates.
Bachelor, Georgetown University, 1987. Master of Arts, Catholic University America, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy, Catholic University America, 1995.
Post doctoral fellow Brown University, Providence, 1995—1997. Program coordinator Menninger Foundation, Topeka, 1997—1998. Shelter supervisor Covenant House, Los Angeles, 1998—1999, program director, since 1999.
( James Youniss and Miranda Yates present a sophisticated...)
Member of Society Research on Adolescence (Hershel Thornburg Dissertation award 1996).