New Zealand Children and Young People's Perspectives on Citizenship
Taylor, Nicola; Smith, Anne; Gollop, Megan
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Taylor, N., Smith, A., & Gollop, M. (2008). New Zealand Children and Young People’s Perspectives on Citizenship. The International Journal of Children’s Rights, 16(2), 195–210. doi:10.1163/157181808x301791
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Abstract:
The perspectives of 66 children and young people (aged 8/9 and 14/15 years) on their understanding of citizenship issues were obtained through focus group discussions in New Zealand schools. The children reported on their rights and responsibilities in the everyday contexts of home, school and community. An imaginary country exercise was also utilized to compare children's responses with their current lives in New Zealand. Children generally conceived of the new land as safer, happier and healthier, with greater freedoms and respect than they currently enjoyed.
Date:
2008
Publisher:
Brill
Pages:
195-210
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Copyright © 2008, Brill
Keywords:
citizenship; nation-building; children's perspectives
Research Type:
Journal Article
Languages:
English
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