Are young people society’s ‘folk devil?

The essay question i would like answered is:

Are young people society’s ‘folk devil?

I would like it to include historical examples of young people as societies folk devils as well as recent examples e.g. youth gangs some details about the 2011 London Riots

d) Write a good introduction. Explain your subject area and question, say what you intend to cover, and what your fundamental argument is

e) Develop an argument, backing up your statements and claims, using the evidence and research you have read about

f) Avoid writing an anecdotal essay based on personal experiences

g) Take care to ensure that your referencing is accurate and consistent.

h) Note that this assignment assesses the following module learning outcomes:

4. Organise material systematically and critically reflect upon it with reference to primary sources and contemporary research

5. Specify a problem, or problems, and carry out a project in relation to this/these

6. Employ appropriate resources including web-based resources in undertaking research

i) Ensure that their are no elements of your work which are plagiarised.