The 21st Century Ladz: Continuity and Changes among Marginalised Young Men from the South Wales Valleys

School—to—work transition studies have a rich sociological history that has traditionally focused on marginalised young men, until recently. Returning the focus to the most marginalised working—class young within a contemporary context, The 21st Century Ladz explores changing ideas of manhood, masculinities and social class identity.

Drawing on a qualitative study, Gater studies the school—to—work transition...