Conditional Citizens: Rethinking Children and Young People's Participation by Ca

Description: Conditional Citizens by Catherine Hartung This book challenges readers to recognise the conditions that underpin popular approaches to children and young peoples participation, as well as the key processes and institutions that have enabled its rise as a global force of social change in new times. The book draws on the vast international literature, as well as interviews with key practitioners, policy-makers, activists, delegates and academics from Japan, South Africa, Brazil, Nicaragua, Australia, the United Kingdom, Finland, the United States and Italy to examine the emergence of the young citizen as a key global priority in the work of the UN, NGOs, government and academia. In so doing, the book engages contemporary and interdisciplinary debates around citizenship, rights, childhood and youth to examine the complex conditions through which children and young people are governed and invited to govern themselves. The book argues that much of what is considered children and young peoples participation todayis part of a wider neoliberal project that emphasises an ideal young citizen who is responsible and rational while simultaneously downplaying the role of systemic inequality and potentially reinforcing rather than overcoming children and young peoples subjugation. Yet the book also moves beyond mere critique and offers suggestive ways to broaden our understanding of children and young peoples participation by drawing on 15 international examples of empirical research from around the world, including the Philippines, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, North America, Finland, South Africa, Australia and Latin America. These examples provoke practitioners, policy-makers and academics to think differently about children and young people and the possibilities for their participatory citizenship beyond that which serves the political agendas of dominant interest groups. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover This book challenges readers to recognise the conditions that underpin popular approaches to children and young peoples participation, as well as the key processes and institutions that have enabled its rise as a global force of social change in new times. The book draws on the vast international literature, as well as interviews with key practitioners, policy-makers, activists, delegates and academics from Japan, South Africa, Brazil, Nicaragua, Australia, the United Kingdom, Finland, the United States and Italy to examine the emergence of the young citizen as a key global priority in the work of the UN, NGOs, government and academia. In so doing, the book engages contemporary and interdisciplinary debates around citizenship, rights, childhood and youth to examine the complex conditions through which children and young people are governed and invited to govern themselves.The book argues that much of what is considered children and young peoples participation today is part of a wider neoliberal project that emphasises an ideal young citizen who is responsible and rational while simultaneously downplaying the role of systemic inequality and potentially reinforcing rather than overcoming children and young peoples subjugation. Yet the book also moves beyond mere critique and offers suggestive ways to broaden our understanding of children and young peoples participation by drawing on 15 international examples of empirical research from around the world, including the Philippines, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, North America, Finland, South Africa, Australia and Latin America. These examples provoke practitioners, policy-makers and academics to think differently about children and young people and the possibilities for their participatory citizenship beyond that which serves the political agendas of dominant interest groups. Author Biography Dr Catherine Hartung is a Lecturer at the University of Otago College of Education in Dunedin, New Zealand. She teaches and researches at the cross-section of issues related to children and young people, social justice, citizenship, rights, wellbeing, and diversity. Her work is interdisciplinary, but at its core is a concern with how various educational, cultural, and political institutions govern children and young people, as well as the ways that children and young people negotiate and resist this institutional governance. Table of Contents Introduction.- The young citizen in new times.- Citizenship, rights and all things nice.- Behind the scenes: key sites governing the young citizen.- A sense of autonomy: rethinking children and young peoples agency.- Selective hearing: rethinking children and young peoples voice.- Making a difference: rethinking children and young peoples change.- Conclusion. Feature 15 case studies from around the world that provide readers with tangible examples of what children and young peoples participation can look like Three in-depth critiques of popular buzzwords that provide readers with critical tools for rethinking their own work with/on children and young people An accessible overview of the role of key global processes, institutions and discourses Description for Sales People 15 case studies from around the world that provide readers with tangible examples of what children and young peoples participation can look like Three in-depth critiques of popular buzzwords that provide readers with critical tools for rethinking their own work with/on children and young people An accessible overview of the role of key global processes, institutions and discourses Details ISBN9811039372 Author Catherine Hartung Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore Year 2017 ISBN-10 9811039372 ISBN-13 9789811039379 Format Hardcover Edition 1st Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore Place of Publication Singapore Country of Publication Singapore DEWEY 155.4 Pages 147 Illustrations XXIII, 147 p. Language English Media Book Publication Date 2017-11-09 Short Title Conditional Citizens Series Number 5 Edition Description 1st ed. 2017 Series Perspectives on Children and Young People Subtitle Rethinking Children and Young Peoples Participation Alternative 9789811350047 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127857766;

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