Description
Book SynopsisUses a wide range of international case studies form the Global South to examine the stark repercussions of colonial conquest on children's lives and childhood policy today. Liebel shows the work that we must do to decolonize childhoods globally and ensure that children's rights are better promoted and protected.
Trade Review"This is a seminal book which works as a textbook, a teaching resource and a highly significant contribution to knowledge. It is characterized by authority and enthusiasm." Heather Montgomery, The Open University
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Part I ~ How to Understand Childhoods in the Postcolonial Context Childhoods From Postcolonial Perspectives Colonialism and Colonization of Childhoods Postcolonial Theories From the Global South Part II ~ Children Under Colonial and Postcolonial Rule State violence against children in British Empire and settler colonies Racist civilization of children in Latin America Pitfalls of postcolonial education and child policies in Africa Part III ~ Children’s Rights and the Decolonization of Childhoods Postcolonial Dilemmas of Children’s Rights Beyond Paternalism: Plea for the De-Paternalization of Children’s Protection and Participation Social Movements of Children As Citizenship From Below Epilogue: Childhoods and Children’s Rights Beyond Postcolonial Paternalism
