Description
Working Childhoods: Youth, Agency and the Environment in India offers a comprehensive examination of childhood experiences in contemporary India, with particular focus on children engaged in labor. Rather than viewing working children as passive victims, Jane Dyson centers their agency and voice, revealing how young people actively navigate complex social, economic, and environmental realities.
The book explores the intersection of child labor, environmental degradation, and youth empowerment in the Indian context. Dyson’s research demonstrates how children’s work is often intertwined with environmental challenges and how young people develop strategies for resilience and self-determination. This nuanced study challenges conventional narratives about childhood and development, presenting instead a more nuanced understanding of how Indian youth engage with their communities and environments.
Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and educators interested in childhood studies, development issues, and environmental justice in the Global South.
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