The Social Study Of Childhood

Author : Sally McNamee
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349935888

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The Social Study of Childhood by Sally McNamee Pdf

Historically, children were often understood in relation to their development towards adulthood, but the 'new paradigm' of childhood studies has since shown how they should be taken more seriously as active participants in their own lives. Studying childhood is not just a question of research on children, but increasingly a practice of research with them. With this 'new paradigm' having now come of age, Sally McNamee offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of childhood studies and its history. Taking a thematic approach, she looks at how issues such as rights and citizenship, the state, the family, school, work, leisure, health and globalisation shape and are shaped by children. The Social Study of Childhood is an accessible introduction for students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds such as childhood studies, sociology, psychology, social work and education. With reflection points for discussion and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, it is an engaging and stimulating account of how and why children's voices deserve to be heard in today's world.

Author : William A. Corsaro
Publisher : Pine Forge Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0761987517

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The Sociology of Childhood by William A. Corsaro Pdf

′The provision of many amusing examples from Corsaro′s own research experience with children make his book a thoroughly enjoyable read as well as a valuable critical sociological analysis of childhood′ - Sociology The Sociology of Childhood is the Second Edition of a text that has been universally acclaimed as the best book on the subject available today. It is the only text that thoroughly covers children and childhood from a sociological perspective. The second edition retains the same quality coverage of social theories of childhood, the consideration of children and childhood in historical and cultural perspective, children′s peer cultures from preschool through preadolescence, and the social problems of children. The book has been updated to include new research, information, and discussions on the latest social indicators regarding children in the United States and around the world. Key Features New chapter on up-to-date methods of research for studying children. New chapters on theory, cultural change, and children′s peer cultures. New section on children′s rights including a description and discussion of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Updated chapter on the Future of Childhood addresses current policy debates and changing demographics related to children in today′s societies. Contains many examples of children′s actual play and behavior. Provides photographs and charts that capture the complexity and diversity of children′s lives. The Sociology of Childhood is highly recommended for use as the core text in courses on the sociology of children and childhood, as well as for parents, teachers, and other adults interested in the social lives and development of children. It can also be used in early education, child development, and child psychology courses, and as a supplemental text in the area of family studies. William A. Corsaro is the Robert H. Shaffer Class of 1967 Endowed Professor of Sociology at Indiana University, Bloomington, where he teaches courses on the sociology of childhood, childhood in contemporary society, and ethnographic research methods. Corsaro is the author of Friendship and Peer Culture in the Early Years (1985) and "We′re Friends, Right": Inside Kids′ Culture (2003). He was a Fulbright Senior Research Fellow in Bologna, Italy, in 1983-84 and a Fulbright Senior Specialist Fellow in Trondheim, Norway, in 2003. His research has been featured on NPR, the BBC in London, and in the New Yorker.

Author : Nick Lee
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001-10-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335232116

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Childhood and Society by Nick Lee Pdf

* What happens to childhood when the nature of adulthood becomes uncertain? * What impact is globalization having on adult-child relationships? * How are we to study 'growing up' today? Traditionally, children and adults have been treated as different kinds of person, with adults seen as complete, stable and self-controlling, and children seen as incomplete, changeable and in need of control. This ground-breaking book argues that in the early twenty-first century, 'growing up' can no longer be understood as a movement toward personal completion and stability. Careers, intimate relationships, even identities, are increasingly provisional, bringing into question the division between the mature and the immature and thereby differences between adults and children. Childhood and Society charts the emergence of the conceptual and institutional divisions between adult 'human beings' and child 'human becomings' over the course of the modern era. It then examines the contemporary economic and ideological trends that are eroding the foundations of these divisions. The consequences of this age of uncertainty are examined through an assessment of sociological theories of childhood and through a survey of children's varied positions in a globalizing and highly mediated social world. In all, this accessible text provides a clear, up-to-date and original insight into the sociological study of childhood for undergraduates and researchers alike. It also develops a new set of conceptual tools for studying 'growing up'.

Author : Madeleine Leonard
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473952690

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The Sociology of Children, Childhood and Generation by Madeleine Leonard Pdf

Outlining sociology’s distinctive contribution to childhood studies and our understanding of contemporary children and childhood, The Sociology of Children, Childhood and Generation provides a thought provoking and comprehensive account of the connections between the macro worlds of childhood and the micro worlds of children’s everyday lives. Examining children’s involvement in areas such as the labour market, family life, education, play and leisure, the book provides an effective balance between understanding childhood as a structural phenomenon, and recognising children as meaning makers actively involved in constructing, co-constructing and reconstructing their everyday lives. Through the concept of ′generagency′ Madeleine Leonard offers a model for examining and illuminating how structure and agency are activated within interdependent relationships influenced by generational positioning. This framework provides a conceptual tool for thinking about the continuities, challenges and changes that impact on how childhood is lived and experienced.

Author : Michael Wyness
Publisher : Red Globe Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0230241824

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Childhood and Society by Michael Wyness Pdf

Where can we draw the line between childhood and adulthood? To what extent is childhood a social construction? How do children make sense of their own social worlds? And do children have control over their social environments? Childhood and Society 2e explores these questions and key sociological debates to provide a thorough introduction to the sociology of childhood. The second edition takes account of cutting edge research and shows how contemporary practices are impacting on childhood in today's world. In particular, the book: • Gives clear guidance on how children have been, and continue to be, theorized • Shows how technology shapes children's play, communication and cultures • Discusses international case studies that reflect on childhood in a global age • Assesses the ethical and methodological issues in researching children's lives • Includes a new chapter on child labour, reflecting on the relationship between work and schooling With fresh insights into research, theory and policy, this text takes a truly global view on controversial issues in the field, from poverty and children's rights to the media and consumerism. It is an indispensable text for students of sociology, childhood studies, education and social policy.

Author : Xiaobei Chen,Rebecca Raby,Patrizia Albanese
Publisher : Canadian Scholars
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781773380186

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The Sociology of Childhood and Youth in Canada by Xiaobei Chen,Rebecca Raby,Patrizia Albanese Pdf

The sociology of childhood and youth has sparked international interest in recent years, and yet a reader highlighting Canadian work in this field has been long overdue. Filling this gap in the literature, The Sociology of Childhood and Youth in Canada brings together cutting-edge Canadian scholarship in this important and growing discipline. Thought-provoking and timely, this edited collection explores a breadth of essential topics, including research on and with children and youth, the social construction of childhood and youth, intersecting identities, and citizenship, rights, and social engagement. With a focus on social justice, the contributing authors critically examine various sites of inequality in the lives of children and young people, such as gender, sexuality, colonialism, race, class, and disability. Encouraging further development of Canadian scholarship in the sociology of childhood and youth, this unique collection ensures that young people’s voices are heard by involving them in the research process. Pedagogical supports—including learning objectives, study questions, suggested research assignments, and a comprehensive glossary—make this volume an invaluable resource for students of childhood and youth studies in Canada.

Author : Berry Mayall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135719401

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Children's Childhoods by Berry Mayall Pdf

This text explores the social status of children, through consideration of their positioning in a range of social settings and in sociological theory. It focuses on children as social actors in constructing the social order and participating in it.

Author : William A. Corsaro,Judson G. Everitt
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781071850985

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The Sociology of Childhood by William A. Corsaro,Judson G. Everitt Pdf

The Sixth Edition of William A. Corsaro and Judson G. Everitt′s groundbreaking text discusses children and childhood from a sociological perspective—providing in-depth coverage of social theories of childhood, the peer cultures and social issues of children and youth, and children and childhood within the frameworks of culture and history. This revised edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest research and the most pertinent information so readers can engage in powerful discussions on a wide array of topics.

Author : Martin Woodhead,Heather Montgomery
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2002-12-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0470846925

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Understanding Childhood by Martin Woodhead,Heather Montgomery Pdf

Childhood is a brand new series, co-published with the Open University which represents a coherent and integrated treatment to a wide range of topics and approaches, which will have a relevance to courses in childhood studies; sociology; psychology; anthropology and cultural studies. The first volume, Understanding Childhood, an interdisciplinary approach asks 'What is a child?' and introduces a range of perspectives within childhood and youth studies. Topics in this book include the history of beliefs about childhood, the growth of scientific approaches to studying children, the significance of gender, debates around children's rights and how far children are seen as innocent or knowing. As well as introducing broad academic frameworks for studying childhood, the book addresses issues of complexity, diversity and change in children's experiences, from the earliest years through to adulthood. Illustrated throughout with both cross-cultural and historical examples, this text is ideal for a wide range of courses. Features includes: * An interactive text * Carefully-selected case studies and readings from the USA, Bangladesh and South Africa * Attractive layout and colour design throughout * A high level of illustration * Clear and 'student-friendly' style * Used by the OU for its own teaching

Author : Allison James
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230214279

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Constructing Childhood by Allison James Pdf

This text provides a critical analysis of the social construction of childhood and children's agency. Through an interdisciplinary synthesis combining social theory, social policy and the empirical findings of social science research, it bridges the current gap between theory and practice, offering an incisive theoretical account of childhood that is grounded in substantive areas of children's lives such as health, education, crime and the family. This furthers understanding of the impact of policy on children's everyday lives and social experiences.

Author : Norman Gabriel
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473934221

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The Sociology of Early Childhood by Norman Gabriel Pdf

The Sociology of Early Childhood is a theoretically and historically grounded examination of young children’s experiences in contemporary society. Arguing that a sociology of early childhood must bring together and integrate different disciplines, this book: synthesises different sociological perspectives on childhood as well as incorporating multi-disciplinary research findings on the lives of young children explains key theoretical concepts in early childhood studies such as investment, early intervention, professional power and discourse examines the importance of play, memory and place evaluates long term parenting trends uses illustrative examples and case studies, discussion questions and annotated further reading to engage and stimulate readers. Invigorating and thought provoking, this is an invaluable read for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students looking for a more nuanced and progressive understanding of childhood.

Author : Michael Wyness
Publisher : Red Globe Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781137514875

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Childhood and Society by Michael Wyness Pdf

Firmly established as a classic text in the sociological study of childhood, the new edition of this textbook continues to offer an authoritative and accessible overview of competing theoretical positions and the ways in which they inform key substantive themes, including education, work, identity and agency. The study of childhood has taken on an increasingly global focus in recent years, honing in on how issues of rights, protection and development shape the lives of children and those around them at political, social and institutional levels across the world. As such, this book guides you through the theories and research on childhood in both local and global contexts, illustrating how the study of childhood can inform sociological thinking on social crises, changes and social problems. Key features include: an authoritative overview of the field; an assessment of the ethical and methodological issues in researching children's lives; an emphasis on children's agency and the role they play throughout every chapter, including more on the developing world; an updated chapter on researching children and childhood; new key readings and 'academic insights' boxes that explore research on important topics in more detail.

Author : Chris Jenks
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Social Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105003219719

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The Sociology of Childhood by Chris Jenks Pdf

Author : Paul Atkinson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2001-03-22
Category : Reference
ISBN : 076195824X

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Handbook of Ethnography by Paul Atkinson Pdf

Ethnography is one of the chief research methods in sociology, anthropology and other cognate disciplines in the social sciences. This handbook provides an unparalleled, critical guide to its principles and practice. It is a one-stop critical guide to the past, present and future.

Author : Madeleine Leonard
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473952713

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The Sociology of Children, Childhood and Generation by Madeleine Leonard Pdf

Outlining sociology’s distinctive contribution to childhood studies and our understanding of contemporary children and childhood, The Sociology of Children, Childhood and Generation provides a thought provoking and comprehensive account of the connections between the macro worlds of childhood and the micro worlds of children’s everyday lives. Examining children’s involvement in areas such as the labour market, family life, education, play and leisure, the book provides an effective balance between understanding childhood as a structural phenomenon, and recognising children as meaning makers actively involved in constructing, co-constructing and reconstructing their everyday lives. Through the concept of ′generagency′ Madeleine Leonard offers a model for examining and illuminating how structure and agency are activated within interdependent relationships influenced by generational positioning. This framework provides a conceptual tool for thinking about the continuities, challenges and changes that impact on how childhood is lived and experienced.