Full Description
This book aims to challenge dominant narratives of childhood, offering a critical exploration of ten contemporary debates.
Authored by experienced professionals and academics in the field, this thought-provoking book examines the impact of these debates on children's lived experiences through a socio-cultural lens. Bolstered by reflective questions and illustrative case studies, it stimulates discussions on social justice, children's rights, and their positioning within political and economic contexts.
Written for students and professionals, 'Debating Childhoods' serves as a catalyst for critical engagement and aims to empower current and future scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to consider their roles in shaping the lives of young children.
Contents
Chapter 1: Constructions of Childhood
Chapter 2: The Neo-Liberal Child: Current consumers, future workers
Chapter 3: The Successful Child: Forms of capital and childhood
Chapter 4: Children as Rights Holders: Rhetoric or reality?
Chapter 5: Policy: For children or about children?
Chapter 6: The Commercialisation of Childhood
Chapter 7: Children's Health and Well-Being
Chapter 8: Play: Investment or pleasure?
Chapter 9: Measuring Childhood: The good, the bad and the ugly
Chapter 10: The Unique Child
Chapter 11: Taking Childhood Seriously: Listening, agency and advocacy
