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 '''Adolescence''' <ref name=MacmillanDictionaryforStudents>''Macmillan Dictionary for Students'' Macmillan, Pan Ltd. (1981), page 14, 456. Retrieved 2010-7-15.</ref> is a transitional stage of [[Developmental biology|physical]] and [[psychological]] [[Human development (biology)|human development]] that generally occurs during the period from [[puberty]] to legal [[adult]]hood ([[age of majority]]).<!--NOTE: THIS DEFINITION WAS THOROUGHLY DISCUSSED on the talk page, spanning two separate discussions. It is reliably sourced and is the consensus version. Most sources state that adolescence begins at puberty and terminates at (legal) adulthood; most cultures define the end of adolescence by the beginning of legal adulthood rather than by biological adulthood or full biological adulthood. Further, at age 18, which is the age of majority in most countries, most people are at full physical development. Thus, any changes to this definition should be discussed on the talk page first.--><ref name=MacmillanDictionaryforStudents/><ref name="Adolescence">{{cite web|title=Adolescence|publisher=''[[Merriam-Webster]]''|accessdate=May 9, 2012|url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adolescence}}</ref><ref name="nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite news|title=Puberty and adolescence|publisher=[[MedlinePlus]]|accessdate=July 22, 2014|archivedate=April 3, 2013|url=http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001950.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403080324/http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001950.htm}}</ref> The period of adolescence is most closely associated with the teenage years,<ref name=nlm.nih.gov/><ref name="psychtoday">{{cite web|title=Adolescence|publisher=''[[Psychology Today]]''|accessdate=April 7, 2012|url=http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/adolescence}}</ref><ref name="lifemodel.org">{{cite web|title=The Theoretical Basis for the Life Model-Research And Resources On Human Development|publisher=|url=http://www.lifemodel.org/download/Model%20Building%20Appendix.pdf|accessdate= 2009-08-11}}</ref><ref name="psychology.sunysb">{{cite web|title= PSY 345 Lecture Notes - Ego Psychologists, Erik Erikson|publisher=|url= http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/ewaters/345/2007_erikson/2006_erikson.pdf|accessdate= 2009-08-11}}</ref> though its physical, psychological and cultural expressions may begin earlier and end later. For example, although puberty has been historically associated with the onset of adolescent development,<ref>{{Cite journal|author=Christie D, Viner R|title=Adolescent development |journal=BMJ |volume=330 |issue=7486 |pages=301–4 |date=February 2005 |pmid=15695279 |pmc=548185 |doi=10.1136/bmj.330.7486.301 |url=http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7486/301}}</ref><ref name="embryology.med.unsw.edu.au">{{cite web|first=Mark|last=Hill|title=UNSW Embryology Normal Development - Puberty|publisher=embryology.med.unsw.edu.au|accessdate=2008-03-09|url=http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Child/puberty.htm| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080222130620/http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Child/puberty.htm| archivedate= 22 February 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | author = Dorn L. D., Biro F. M. | year = 2011 | title = Puberty and Its Measurement: A Decade in Review. [Review] | url = | journal = Journal of Research on Adolescence | volume = 21 | issue = 1| pages = 180–195 | doi = 10.1111/j.1532-7795.2010.00722.x }}</ref> it now typically begins prior to the teenage years and there has been a normative shift of it occurring in [[preadolescence]], particularly in females (see [[precocious puberty]]).<ref name="psychtoday"/><ref name="news.bbc.co.uk">{{cite news|first=Michelle |last=Roberts |title=Why puberty now begins at seven|publisher=BBC News|date=2005-05-15|accessdate=2010-05-22|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4530743.stm}}</ref><ref name="early puberty">{{Cite journal|author=Žukauskaitė S, Lašienė D, Lašas L, Urbonaitė B, Hindmarsh P |title=Onset of breast and pubic hair development in 1231 preadolescent Lithuanian schoolgirls |journal=Arch. Dis. Child. |volume=90 |issue=9 |pages=932–6 |date=September 2005 |pmid=15855182 |pmc=1720558 |doi=10.1136/adc.2004.057612 |url=http://adc.bmj.com/content/90/9/932.full}}</ref> Physical growth, as distinct from puberty (particularly in males), and cognitive development generally seen in adolescence, can also extend into the early twenties. Thus chronological age provides only a rough marker of adolescence, and scholars have found it difficult to agree upon a precise definition of adolescence.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk"/><ref name="early puberty"/><ref name=falling>{{Cite news|first=Harry|last=Finley|title=Average age at menarche in various cultures|publisher=Museum of Menstruation and Women's Health|url=http://www.mum.org/menarage.htm|work=|pages=|accessdate=2007-08-02|language=| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070816115512/http://www.mum.org/menarage.htm| archivedate= 16 August 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="Delayed puberty">{{cite web|first=Elizabeth|last=Cooney |title=Puberty gap: Obesity splits boys, girls. Adolescent males at top of the BMI chart may be delayed
 |publisher=[[MSNBC]]|date=2010-02-11|accessdate=2010-05-22|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35332881/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/}}</ref>
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 In studying adolescent development,<ref>{{cite journal | author = Arnett J. J. | year = 2007 | title = Emerging Adulthood: What Is It, and What Is It Good For? | url = | journal = Child Development Perspectives| volume = 1 | issue = 2| pages = 68–73 | doi = 10.1111/j.1750-8606.2007.00016.x }}</ref> adolescence can be defined biologically, as the physical transition marked by the onset of puberty and the termination of physical growth; cognitively, as changes in the ability to think abstractly and multi-dimensionally; or socially, as a period of preparation for adult roles. Major pubertal and biological changes include changes to the [[sex organ]]s, height, weight, and [[Muscle|muscle mass]], as well as major changes in brain structure and organization. [[Cognition|Cognitive]] advances encompass both increases in knowledge and in the ability to think abstractly and to reason more effectively. The study of adolescent development often involves interdisciplinary collaborations. For example, researchers in [[neuroscience]] or [[behavioral medicine|bio-behavioral health]] might focus on pubertal changes in brain structure and its effects on cognition or social relations. [[sociology|Sociologists]] interested in adolescence might focus on the acquisition of social roles (e.g., worker or romantic partner) and how this varies across cultures or social conditions.<ref>Côté, J. E. (1996). Identity: A multidimensional analysis. In G. R. Adams, T. Gullotta & R. Montemeyer (Eds.), ''Issues in Adolescent Development (Vol. 6, pp.&nbsp;130–180)''. New York, NY: Sage Publications.</ref> [[developmental psychology|Developmental psychologists]] might focus on changes in relations with parents and peers as a function of school structure and pubertal status.<ref>Simmons, R., & Blyth, D. (1987). ''Moving into adolescence.'' New York: Aldine de Gruyter.</ref>
 ==References==
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 ==See also==
 *[[Boy]]
 *[[Adult-child sex]]
 *[[Child sexual abuse]]
 [[Category:Sexuality]]
 [[Category:Human life stages]]

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	'''Adolescence''' is is a ~~relatively newly created~~ special classification for what are actually young adults.		'''Adolescence''' is an artificial construct which was created early in the 20th century by those wishing to limit and control the behavior of young people by [[infantilizing]] them: this was done by creating a special classification for people what are actually ''young adults''.

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			*See also (an incomplete listing):
			:[[Reading list category literature]]

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	In studying adolescent development,<ref>{{cite journal \| author = Arnett J. J. \| year = 2007 \| title = Emerging Adulthood: What Is It, and What Is It Good For? \| url = \| journal = Child Development Perspectives\| volume = 1 \| issue = 2\| pages = 68–73 \| doi = 10.1111/j.1750-8606.2007.00016.x }}</ref> adolescence can be defined biologically, as the physical transition marked by the onset of puberty and the termination of physical growth; cognitively, as changes in the ability to think abstractly and multi-dimensionally; or socially, as a period of preparation for adult roles. Major pubertal and biological changes include changes to the [[sex organ]]s, height, weight, and [[Muscle\|muscle mass]], as well as major changes in brain structure and organization. [[Cognition\|Cognitive]] advances encompass both increases in knowledge and in the ability to think abstractly and to reason more effectively. The study of adolescent development often involves interdisciplinary collaborations. For example, researchers in [[neuroscience]] or [[behavioral medicine\|bio-behavioral health]] might focus on pubertal changes in brain structure and its effects on cognition or social relations. [[sociology\|Sociologists]] interested in adolescence might focus on the acquisition of social roles (e.g., worker or romantic partner) and how this varies across cultures or social conditions.<ref>Côté, J. E. (1996). Identity: A multidimensional analysis. In G. R. Adams, T. Gullotta & R. Montemeyer (Eds.), ''Issues in Adolescent Development (Vol. 6, pp. 130–180)''. New York, NY: Sage Publications.</ref> [[developmental psychology\|Developmental psychologists]] might focus on changes in relations with parents and peers as a function of school structure and pubertal status.<ref>Simmons, R., & Blyth, D. (1987). ''Moving into adolescence.'' New York: Aldine de Gruyter.</ref>		In studying adolescent development,<ref>{{cite journal \| author = Arnett J. J. \| year = 2007 \| title = Emerging Adulthood: What Is It, and What Is It Good For? \| url = \| journal = Child Development Perspectives\| volume = 1 \| issue = 2\| pages = 68–73 \| doi = 10.1111/j.1750-8606.2007.00016.x }}</ref> adolescence can be defined biologically, as the physical transition marked by the onset of puberty and the termination of physical growth; cognitively, as changes in the ability to think abstractly and multi-dimensionally; or socially, as a period of preparation for adult roles. Major pubertal and biological changes include changes to the [[sex organ]]s, height, weight, and [[Muscle\|muscle mass]], as well as major changes in brain structure and organization. [[Cognition\|Cognitive]] advances encompass both increases in knowledge and in the ability to think abstractly and to reason more effectively. The study of adolescent development often involves interdisciplinary collaborations. For example, researchers in [[neuroscience]] or [[behavioral medicine\|bio-behavioral health]] might focus on pubertal changes in brain structure and its effects on cognition or social relations. [[sociology\|Sociologists]] interested in adolescence might focus on the acquisition of social roles (e.g., worker or romantic partner) and how this varies across cultures or social conditions.<ref>Côté, J. E. (1996). Identity: A multidimensional analysis. In G. R. Adams, T. Gullotta & R. Montemeyer (Eds.), ''Issues in Adolescent Development (Vol. 6, pp. 130–180)''. New York, NY: Sage Publications.</ref> [[developmental psychology\|Developmental psychologists]] might focus on changes in relations with parents and peers as a function of school structure and pubertal status.<ref>Simmons, R., & Blyth, D. (1987). ''Moving into adolescence.'' New York: Aldine de Gruyter.</ref>
	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist\|2}}

	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[antisexual]]		*[[antisexual]]

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	*[[Boy]]		*[[Boy]]
	*[[Girl]]
	*[[Adult]]
	*[[Adult-child sex]]		*[[Adult-child sex]]
	*[[Child sexual abuse]]		*[[Child sexual abuse]]

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	Adolescence (~~from Latin adolescere~~, ~~meaning "to grow up")[1]~~ is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal ~~adulthood~~ (age of majority).[1][2][3] The period of adolescence is most closely associated with the teenage years,[3][4]~~[5][6~~] though its physical, psychological and cultural expressions may begin earlier and end later. For example, although puberty has been historically associated with the onset of adolescent development,[~~7][8][9~~] it now typically begins prior to the teenage years and there has been a normative shift of it occurring in preadolescence, particularly in females (see precocious puberty).~~[4][~~10~~][11]~~ Physical growth, as distinct from puberty (particularly in males), and cognitive development generally seen in adolescence, can also extend into the early twenties. Thus chronological age provides only a rough marker of adolescence, and scholars have found it difficult to agree upon a precise definition of adolescence.[~~10]~~[11]~~[12][13~~]		'''Adolescence''' <ref name=MacmillanDictionaryforStudents>''Macmillan Dictionary for Students'' Macmillan, Pan Ltd. (1981), page 14, 456. Retrieved 2010-7-15.</ref> is a transitional stage of [[Developmental biology\|physical]] and [[psychological]] [[Human development (biology)\|human development]] that generally occurs during the period from [[puberty]] to legal [[adult]]hood ([[age of majority]]).<!--NOTE: THIS DEFINITION WAS THOROUGHLY DISCUSSED on the talk page, spanning two separate discussions. It is reliably sourced and is the consensus version. Most sources state that adolescence begins at puberty and terminates at (legal) adulthood; most cultures define the end of adolescence by the beginning of legal adulthood rather than by biological adulthood or full biological adulthood. Further, at age 18, which is the age of majority in most countries, most people are at full physical development. Thus, any changes to this definition should be discussed on the talk page first.--><ref name=MacmillanDictionaryforStudents/><ref name="Adolescence">{{cite web\|title=Adolescence\|publisher=''[[Merriam-Webster]]''\|accessdate=May 9, 2012\|url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adolescence}}</ref><ref name="nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite news\|title=Puberty and adolescence\|publisher=[[MedlinePlus]]\|accessdate=July 22, 2014\|archivedate=April 3, 2013\|url=http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001950.htm\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403080324/http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001950.htm}}</ref> The period of adolescence is most closely associated with the teenage years,<ref name=nlm.nih.gov/><ref name="psychtoday">{{cite web\|title=Adolescence\|publisher=''[[Psychology Today]]''\|accessdate=April 7, 2012\|url=http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/adolescence}}</ref><ref name="lifemodel.org">{{cite web\|title=The Theoretical Basis for the Life Model-Research And Resources On Human Development\|publisher=\|url=http://www.lifemodel.org/download/Model%20Building%20Appendix.pdf\|accessdate= 2009-08-11}}</ref><ref name="psychology.sunysb">{{cite web\|title= PSY 345 Lecture Notes - Ego Psychologists, Erik Erikson\|publisher=\|url= http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/ewaters/345/2007_erikson/2006_erikson.pdf\|accessdate= 2009-08-11}}</ref> though its physical, psychological and cultural expressions may begin earlier and end later. For example, although puberty has been historically associated with the onset of adolescent development,<ref>{{Cite journal\|author=Christie D, Viner R\|title=Adolescent development \|journal=BMJ \|volume=330 \|issue=7486 \|pages=301–4 \|date=February 2005 \|pmid=15695279 \|pmc=548185 \|doi=10.1136/bmj.330.7486.301 \|url=http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7486/301}}</ref><ref name="embryology.med.unsw.edu.au">{{cite web\|first=Mark\|last=Hill\|title=UNSW Embryology Normal Development - Puberty\|publisher=embryology.med.unsw.edu.au\|accessdate=2008-03-09\|url=http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Child/puberty.htm\| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080222130620/http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Child/puberty.htm\| archivedate= 22 February 2008 <!--DASHBot-->\| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal \| author = Dorn L. D., Biro F. M. \| year = 2011 \| title = Puberty and Its Measurement: A Decade in Review. [Review] \| url = \| journal = Journal of Research on Adolescence \| volume = 21 \| issue = 1\| pages = 180–195 \| doi = 10.1111/j.1532-7795.2010.00722.x }}</ref> it now typically begins prior to the teenage years and there has been a normative shift of it occurring in [[preadolescence]], particularly in females (see [[precocious puberty]]).<ref name="psychtoday"/><ref name="news.bbc.co.uk">{{cite news\|first=Michelle \|last=Roberts \|title=Why puberty now begins at seven\|publisher=BBC News\|date=2005-05-15\|accessdate=2010-05-22\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4530743.stm}}</ref><ref name="early puberty">{{Cite journal\|author=Žukauskaitė S, Lašienė D, Lašas L, Urbonaitė B, Hindmarsh P \|title=Onset of breast and pubic hair development in 1231 preadolescent Lithuanian schoolgirls \|journal=Arch. Dis. Child. \|volume=90 \|issue=9 \|pages=932–6 \|date=September 2005 \|pmid=15855182 \|pmc=1720558 \|doi=10.1136/adc.2004.057612 \|url=http://adc.bmj.com/content/90/9/932.full}}</ref> Physical growth, as distinct from puberty (particularly in males), and cognitive development generally seen in adolescence, can also extend into the early twenties. Thus chronological age provides only a rough marker of adolescence, and scholars have found it difficult to agree upon a precise definition of adolescence.<ref name="news.bbc.co.uk"/><ref name="early puberty"/><ref name=falling>{{Cite news\|first=Harry\|last=Finley\|title=Average age at menarche in various cultures\|publisher=Museum of Menstruation and Women's Health\|url=http://www.mum.org/menarage.htm\|work=\|pages=\|accessdate=2007-08-02\|language=\| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070816115512/http://www.mum.org/menarage.htm\| archivedate= 16 August 2007 <!--DASHBot-->\| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="Delayed puberty">{{cite web\|first=Elizabeth\|last=Cooney \|title=Puberty gap: Obesity splits boys, girls. Adolescent males at top of the BMI chart may be delayed
			\|publisher=[[MSNBC]]\|date=2010-02-11\|accessdate=2010-05-22\|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35332881/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/}}</ref>

	A thorough understanding of adolescence in society depends on information from various perspectives, including psychology, biology, history, sociology, education, and anthropology. Within all of these perspectives, adolescence is viewed as a transitional period between childhood and adulthood, whose cultural purpose is the preparation of children for adult roles.~~[14]~~ It is a period of multiple transitions involving education, training, employment and unemployment, as well as transitions from one living circumstance to another.~~[15]~~		A thorough understanding of adolescence in society depends on information from various perspectives, including [[psychology]], [[biology]], [[history]], [[sociology]], [[education]], and [[anthropology]]. Within all of these perspectives, adolescence is viewed as a transitional period between childhood and adulthood, whose cultural purpose is the preparation of children for adult roles.<ref>Larson, R., & Wilson, S. (2004). Adolescence across place and time: Globalization and the changing pathways to adulthood. In R. Lerner and L. Steinberg Handbook of adolescent psychology. New York: Wiley</ref> It is a period of multiple transitions involving education, training, employment and unemployment, as well as transitions from one living circumstance to another.<ref>Coleman, John; Roker, Debi. Psychologist11. 12 (Dec 1998): 593. "Adolescence".</ref>

	The end of adolescence and the beginning of adulthood varies by country and by function. Furthermore, even within a single nation state or culture there can be different ages at which an individual is considered (chronologically and legally) mature enough for society to entrust them with certain privileges and responsibilities. Such milestones include driving a vehicle, having legal sexual relations, serving in the armed forces or on a jury, purchasing and drinking alcohol, voting, entering into contracts, finishing certain levels of education, and marriage. Adolescence is usually accompanied by an increased independence allowed by the parents or legal guardians, including less supervision as compared to preadolescence.		The end of adolescence and the beginning of adulthood varies by country and by function. Furthermore, even within a single [[nation state]] or culture there can be different ages at which an individual is considered (chronologically and legally) mature enough for society to entrust them with certain privileges and responsibilities. Such [[wikt:milestone\|milestones]] include driving a vehicle, having legal sexual relations, serving in the armed forces or on a [[jury]], purchasing and drinking [[Alcoholic beverage\|alcohol]], voting, entering into contracts, finishing certain levels of education, and [[marriage]]. Adolescence is usually accompanied by an increased independence allowed by the parents or legal guardians, including less supervision as compared to preadolescence.

	In studying adolescent development,[16] adolescence can be defined biologically, as the physical transition marked by the onset of puberty and the termination of physical growth; cognitively, as changes in the ability to think abstractly and multi-dimensionally; or socially, as a period of preparation for adult roles. Major pubertal and biological changes include changes to the sex organs, height, weight, and muscle mass, as well as major changes in brain structure and organization. Cognitive advances encompass both increases in knowledge and in the ability to think abstractly and to reason more effectively. The study of adolescent development often involves interdisciplinary collaborations. For example, researchers in neuroscience or bio-behavioral health might focus on pubertal changes in brain structure and its effects on cognition or social relations. Sociologists interested in adolescence might focus on the acquisition of social roles (e.g., worker or romantic partner) and how this varies across cultures or social conditions.[17] Developmental psychologists might focus on changes in relations with parents and peers as a function of school structure and pubertal status.[18]
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	The creation of the special class of young people referred to as "adolescents" was deliberately done in order to strip young people of their [[agency]] and to deny them the rights which they had previously enjoyed, including the right to engage in sexual activity with any other willing partners.

			In studying adolescent development,<ref>{{cite journal \| author = Arnett J. J. \| year = 2007 \| title = Emerging Adulthood: What Is It, and What Is It Good For? \| url = \| journal = Child Development Perspectives\| volume = 1 \| issue = 2\| pages = 68–73 \| doi = 10.1111/j.1750-8606.2007.00016.x }}</ref> adolescence can be defined biologically, as the physical transition marked by the onset of puberty and the termination of physical growth; cognitively, as changes in the ability to think abstractly and multi-dimensionally; or socially, as a period of preparation for adult roles. Major pubertal and biological changes include changes to the [[sex organ]]s, height, weight, and [[Muscle\|muscle mass]], as well as major changes in brain structure and organization. [[Cognition\|Cognitive]] advances encompass both increases in knowledge and in the ability to think abstractly and to reason more effectively. The study of adolescent development often involves interdisciplinary collaborations. For example, researchers in [[neuroscience]] or [[behavioral medicine\|bio-behavioral health]] might focus on pubertal changes in brain structure and its effects on cognition or social relations. [[sociology\|Sociologists]] interested in adolescence might focus on the acquisition of social roles (e.g., worker or romantic partner) and how this varies across cultures or social conditions.<ref>Côté, J. E. (1996). Identity: A multidimensional analysis. In G. R. Adams, T. Gullotta & R. Montemeyer (Eds.), ''Issues in Adolescent Development (Vol. 6, pp. 130–180)''. New York, NY: Sage Publications.</ref> [[developmental psychology\|Developmental psychologists]] might focus on changes in relations with parents and peers as a function of school structure and pubertal status.<ref>Simmons, R., & Blyth, D. (1987). ''Moving into adolescence.'' New York: Aldine de Gruyter.</ref>
			==References==
			{{reflist}}
	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[antisexual]]		*[[antisexual]]

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	*[antisexual]]		*[[antisexual]]
	*[[sexophobe]]		*[[sexophobe]]
	*[[United Nations Declaration of Sexual Rights]]		*[[United Nations Declaration of Sexual Rights]]

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	[[antisexual]]		*[antisexual]]
	[[sexophobe]]		*[[sexophobe]]
	[[United Nations Declaration of Sexual Rights]]		*[[United Nations Declaration of Sexual Rights]]
	[[Convention on the Rights of the Child]]		*[[Convention on the Rights of the Child]]
			*[[Boy]]
			*[[Girl]]
			*[[Adult]]
			*[[Adult-child sex]]
			*[[Child sexual abuse]]

	[[Category:Sexuality]]		[[Category:Sexuality]]

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<blockquote>

Adolescence (from Latin adolescere, meaning "to grow up")[1] is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood (age of majority).[1][2][3] The period of adolescence is most closely associated with the teenage years,[3][4][5][6] though its physical, psychological and cultural expressions may begin earlier and end later. For example, although puberty has been historically associated with the onset of adolescent development,[7][8][9] it now typically begins prior to the teenage years and there has been a normative shift of it occurring in preadolescence, particularly in females (see precocious puberty).[4][10][11] Physical growth, as distinct from puberty (particularly in males), and cognitive development generally seen in adolescence, can also extend into the early twenties. Thus chronological age provides only a rough marker of adolescence, and scholars have found it difficult to agree upon a precise definition of adolescence.[10][11][12][13]

A thorough understanding of adolescence in society depends on information from various perspectives, including psychology, biology, history, sociology, education, and anthropology. Within all of these perspectives, adolescence is viewed as a transitional period between childhood and adulthood, whose cultural purpose is the preparation of children for adult roles.[14] It is a period of multiple transitions involving education, training, employment and unemployment, as well as transitions from one living circumstance to another.[15]

The end of adolescence and the beginning of adulthood varies by country and by function. Furthermore, even within a single nation state or culture there can be different ages at which an individual is considered (chronologically and legally) mature enough for society to entrust them with certain privileges and responsibilities. Such milestones include driving a vehicle, having legal sexual relations, serving in the armed forces or on a jury, purchasing and drinking alcohol, voting, entering into contracts, finishing certain levels of education, and marriage. Adolescence is usually accompanied by an increased independence allowed by the parents or legal guardians, including less supervision as compared to preadolescence.

In studying adolescent development,[16] adolescence can be defined biologically, as the physical transition marked by the onset of puberty and the termination of physical growth; cognitively, as changes in the ability to think abstractly and multi-dimensionally; or socially, as a period of preparation for adult roles. Major pubertal and biological changes include changes to the sex organs, height, weight, and muscle mass, as well as major changes in brain structure and organization. Cognitive advances encompass both increases in knowledge and in the ability to think abstractly and to reason more effectively. The study of adolescent development often involves interdisciplinary collaborations. For example, researchers in neuroscience or bio-behavioral health might focus on pubertal changes in brain structure and its effects on cognition or social relations. Sociologists interested in adolescence might focus on the acquisition of social roles (e.g., worker or romantic partner) and how this varies across cultures or social conditions.[17] Developmental psychologists might focus on changes in relations with parents and peers as a function of school structure and pubertal status.[18]
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The creation of the special class of young people referred to as "adolescents" was deliberately done in order to strip young people of their [[agency]] and to deny them the rights which they had previously enjoyed, including the right to engage in sexual activity with any other willing partners.

==See also==
[[antisexual]]
[[sexophobe]]
[[United Nations Declaration of Sexual Rights]]
[[Convention on the Rights of the Child]]

[[Category:Sexuality]]
[[Category:Encyclopedia]]

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