Do children have an active role within society?

Do children have an active role within society?

A sociological review of children in their social context: A critical examination of childhood reflecting on one contemporary issue case study (the case study to be provided)

This review will look at the childhood from a sociological perspective. It will need to reflect upon the emergence of the sociology of childhood and the impact of political agendas, policy and theory, in regards to the child as an active participant within society.

Do policies mirror practice?

Does political agenda affect how the role of a child is viewed?

One case study focusing upon a contemporary issue should be chosen to focus on within your essay.

A focus on the child’s voice and role, and the UNCRC is required to be included in your analysis and discourse.

REMEMBER: Avoid biased discussion, there are always multiple approaches to any discussion. Think back to issues on race, class, gender, socialisation theories etc.

Be resourceful with your research, the social sciences all work in collaborative harmony; this is a sociology module, but go wild and look at Philosophical, Psychological and Economical texts too. Reading widely around your subject will give more depth and critical engagement to your writing.

Top Tips:

Avoid too many or long direct quotations, we want to read your own academic discussion around your chosen contemporary issue. (Whilst maintaining third person context within your discussion).

We do not want to see accounts of the Case Studies provided. In lectures we will be breaking down case studies looking for key discussion areas. Your essay should use the case study as a tool of support, it is not about, or an account of the case study.

Number of references.

A MINIMUM of 12 References are required for this essay.

Structure:

Introduction:(200 words)

A Brief History:(250)

Looking at the Case Study within the Family(600)

Looking at the Case Study from the Child perspective:(600)

Case Study in practice:(500)

Policy & Global Perspective:(600)

Conclusion: (250)

How many words is your brief:

3,000 words