Description
Childhoods of the Global South provides an in-depth exploration of how children in developing regions experience childhood, assert their rights, and resist systemic inequalities. The book moves beyond Western-centric perspectives to highlight the diverse realities, challenges, and resilience of children across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Through empirical research and case studies, the authors examine critical issues including child labor, education access, health disparities, and political participation. Rather than portraying children as passive victims, this work emphasizes children’s agency and capacity to organize for change. It addresses how young people mobilize for their rights, participate in community development, and challenge exploitative structures.
Essential reading for academics, policymakers, development professionals, and advocates, this book reframes childhood studies to center the voices and perspectives of Global South children themselves, offering crucial insights for creating more equitable and child-centered development policies.
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