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This module explores a range of contemporary social theories, cutting-edge research and public debates about local and global childhoods. You will cultivate sociological understandings about the ways that social, political and economic changes produce varied, and often unequal, childhoods. The module will provide the basis for critical reflection on the social status of children and childhood in relation to generation and other dimensions, such as gender, 鈥榬ace鈥� and social class in light of their historically and spatially situated manifestations. It will lay the foundations for you to recognise, investigate and conceptualise children and young people鈥檚 social contributions, creative responses, and political activism in these shifting global contexts. You will hear from internationally renowned and research-active lecturers, take part in interactive seminars, and have the chance explore your own area of interest under the tutelage of expert module tutors.
Student testimonials
"I have thoroughly enjoyed this module and now look at childhood in a different way as a result of it." 鈥� Anonymous
"The tutors questioned every single assumption commonly held about children, made me question my own beliefs, and, ultimately, promoted novel ways of thinking about children in society." - W'Ayendjina Antchandie
"The knowledge, support and guidance of the Module Leader is outstanding and an invaluable asset in facilitating collaborative and independent learning." - Kate Wagner
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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