Youth is a complex and dynamic stage of life that bridges childhood and adulthood, often characterized by energy, experimentation, and transformation. It is not merely a biological phase determined by age but a socially constructed category that acquires meaning through cultural, economic, and legal contexts. The concept of youth therefore varies across societies, shaped by historical conditions, traditions, and contemporary realities. It encompasses the aspirations, struggles, and transitions that young people undergo as they prepare to take on roles and responsibilities in society. Because of its fluidity, youth cannot be defined by age alone but must be understood through multiple dimensions that include socio-cultural practices, economic positions, and legal frameworks. From a socio-cultural perspective, youth is seen as a period of identity formation and socialization. It is a stage when individuals negotiate cultural values, family expectations, and social norms to define who they are and where they belong. For example, in many South Asian societies, youth is associated with collectivist values such as respect for elders, adherence to family honor, and conformity to cultural traditions. Young men and women are expected to behave in accordance with gendered expectations, with young women often being prepared for marriage and domestic roles while young men are directed towards economic responsibilities. However, globalization and exposure to digital culture have altered these traditional norms, enabling youth to adopt transnational identities that combine local values with global aspirations. The rise of social media platforms such as Instagram or TikTok provides spaces where young people express individuality, experiment with fashion and language, and connect with wider communities beyond their immediate cultural settings. In this sense, the meaning of youth is closely tied to processes of cultural negotiation and the attempt to balance continuity with change. Youth also represents a period of social transition. In traditional societies, this transition was often marked by rituals or rites of passage, such as initiation ceremonies or marriage, which symbolized the passage from childhood dependency to adult responsibility. In contemporary societies, however, this transition is less clear-cut and often extended, with prolonged education, delayed marriage, and evolving career pathways. For instance, in Western societies, the concept of "emerging adulthood" highlights how youth now extends into the late twenties, as young people spend more time in higher education and postpone permanent employment or family formation. These socio-cultural shifts demonstrate how youth is not a fixed category