Abstract
This commentary traces shared themes across the four chapters of Part II of this volume. The chapters share an awareness of the socially constructed nature of childhood and an interest in challenging conventional discourses about children’s competence and status. Further, all four chapters embrace the notion that classrooms are sites where children actively situate themselves socially and politically, even as each chapter examines children’s experiences along a different dimension of citizenship. Among the chapters, some tensions exist around the concept of “empowering” children and there are key differences in chosen methodologies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | International Perspectives on Educating for Democracy in Early Childhood |
Subtitle of host publication | Recognizing Young Children as Citizens |
Editors | Stacy Lee DeZutter |
Publisher | Routledge | Taylor & Francis Group |
Pages | 185-188 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781000865769 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781032135007 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |