“Adolescence is the period in which a young person learns who he is, and what he really feels. It is the time in which he differentiates himself from his culture, though on the culture's terms.”

— Edgar Z. Friedenberg

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About Edgar Z. Friedenberg

Sociologist • American-Canadian

Edgar Z. Friedenberg was a prominent American-Canadian sociologist, educator, and influential social critic. He is best known for his critical analyses of the American educational system and its impact on adolescent...

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