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The Portrayal Of Young People In The Media
Young people in the media Teenagers used to be the overlooked gathering in the public arena. The ones who are stuck between being "charming children" and "capable grown-ups." But all that has been changing throughout the most recent a quarter century in this way, as the media understands that youngsters are gradually getting a voice in the public
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