Routledge Constructions of Childhood in India - Sociology Book

Explore the complex realities of growing up in modern India with this academic study from Routledge. This book examines how both children and adults perceive and define childhood within contemporary Indian society. By looking at everyday lived experiences within the family unit, the text explains the social position of children and how they function as a specific social group. This volume is built on a detailed qualitative study that addresses the major themes and issues affecting how childhood is understood today. It presents childhood as a structurally constructed category rather than a universal experience. Readers will learn how various social differences shape and change the diverse experiences of children across the country. This is a valuable resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and the social sciences in an Indian context.