COVID-19 and Childhood Inequality

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on children's lives, disrupting their daily routines, education, and social interactions. This book highlights the unequal effects of the pandemic on children based on factors such as race, class, and geography, and offers recommendations for addressing these disparities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to the daily lives of children worldwide, impacting them in diverse and unequal ways. These impacts have been shaped by various factors such as nation, race, class, sexuality, citizenship status, disability, housing stability, and other dimensions of power. The pandemic has exacerbated existing childhood disparities, further marginalizing children and youth from different backgrounds.

To address these challenges, COVID-19 and Childhood Inequality: Unmasking the Pandemic's Impact on Children and Youth brings together a multidisciplinary team of scholars and practitioners who focus on understanding the mechanisms and practices that have contributed to these inequalities. The book consists of an introduction and ten chapters, each presenting innovative and real-time research on the experiences of children during the pandemic. These chapters are situated within established child and youth literatures, providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to understanding childhood inequality in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The authors employ a range of methods and theoretical perspectives to explore the multifaceted impacts of the pandemic on children and youth. They employ qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as interviews, surveys, and case studies, to gather data from a diverse range of children and youth across different regions and contexts. The findings of the research are presented in a clear and accessible manner, making the book valuable for both academic scholars and practitioners working in the field of childhood and youth studies.

One of the key themes of the book is the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on marginalized children and youth. The authors highlight the ways in which children from low-income families, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, and children with disabilities have been particularly vulnerable to the negative consequences of the pandemic. They argue that these inequalities are rooted in systemic factors such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to resources and services.

The chapters also provide insights into the ways in which children and youth have responded to the pandemic. They explore the challenges faced by children in terms of education, mental health, social connections, and economic stability. The authors note that the pandemic has exacerbated existing disparities, with children from marginalized communities facing greater barriers to accessing education, healthcare, and social support.

In addition to examining the impacts of the pandemic, the book offers recommendations and practices for addressing these inequalities. The authors suggest that policymakers, educators, and practitioners should prioritize the needs of marginalized children and youth, invest in resources and services that support their well-being, and promote inclusive and equitable policies and practices. They also emphasize the importance of community-based interventions and the involvement of children and youth in decision-making processes that affect their lives.

COVID-19 and Childhood Inequality: Unmasking the Pandemic's Impact on Children and Youth is a timely and vital resource for educators, practitioners, organizers, policymakers, and researchers working in the field of childhood and youth studies. The book provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary understanding of the pandemic's impact on children and youth, highlighting the need for concerted the development of policies and practices that promote equity and resilience for all children and youth.

In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to the daily lives of children worldwide, impacting them in diverse and unequal ways. COVID-19 and Childhood Inequality: Unmasking the Pandemic's Impact on Children and Youth brings together a multidisciplinary team of scholars and practitioners to explore the mechanisms and practices that have contributed to these inequalities. The book provides a robust and multidisciplinary approach to understanding childhood inequality as it intersects with the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the USA. The chapters offer recommendations and practices for addressing these inequalities, emphasizing the importance of promoting equity and resilience for all children and youth. By highlighting the experiences and perspectives of children and youth, the book contributes to a better understanding of the challenges they face and the actions that can be taken to support their well-being and development.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032169095