Children and Society module (PD20055)

Children often face many challenges because of societal, political and global influences, either directly or indirectly. Therefore, we need to understand childhood as a concept and explore how perceptions about childhood change over time and across different cultures. As traditional views of childhood are being challenged, families and communities are changing under societal influence; therefore, it is important that practitioners consider their views on the child as an active participant in social relationships and learning.