Question

question 2
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stephanie coontz explains the ways teenagers’ experience in the work world affects their position in contemporary society. which of the following best describes her argument about this?
coontz argues that there are many meaningful job opportunities for young people, but they tend to focus on media and entertainment instead of choosing to work.
she says that the fact that education now lasts until age 18 and that every child is required to attend school has guaranteed that youth have a strong path towards meaningful jobs in adulthood.
she says that young people have recently lost clear paths for gaining experience to do responsible and socially necessary work in or out of the home. this makes it harder to move into an independent life and away from parental supervision.
she says that the work world is particularly helpful to teenagers these days, because there are many more opportunities for mentorship from adult co - workers and supervisors. this is a major way teenagers gain experience in their workplaces.

Explanation:

Stephanie Coontz's work focuses on how shifts in modern society have disrupted traditional pathways for youth to gain meaningful work experience that fosters independence. Her argument centers on the loss of clear, structured routes for young people to take on responsible, socially necessary work (both inside and outside the home), which hinders their ability to transition to independent adulthood away from parental oversight. The other options contradict her core claims: she does not argue youth avoid meaningful work for media, that mandatory schooling guarantees good adult jobs, or that modern workplaces offer strong mentorship pathways.

Answer:

She says that young people have recently lost clear paths for gaining experience to do responsible and socially necessary work in or out of the home. This makes it harder to move into an independent life and away from parental supervision.