Book contents
- Social Justice for Children and Young People
- Social Justice for Children and Young People
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Part I Social Justice and Human Rights for Children and Young People
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Language of Social Justice for Children and Young People
- 3 Social Determinants of Health
- 4 Health and Mental Health Disparities
- Part II International Social Justice Issues That Have an Impact on Children and Young People
- Part III Regional and Country Case Studies on Social Justice for Youth
- Part IV Conclusion
- References
2 - The Language of Social Justice for Children and Young People
Key Terms and Guiding Principles
from Part I - Social Justice and Human Rights for Children and Young People
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 September 2020
Book contents
- Social Justice for Children and Young People
- Social Justice for Children and Young People
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Part I Social Justice and Human Rights for Children and Young People
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Language of Social Justice for Children and Young People
- 3 Social Determinants of Health
- 4 Health and Mental Health Disparities
- Part II International Social Justice Issues That Have an Impact on Children and Young People
- Part III Regional and Country Case Studies on Social Justice for Youth
- Part IV Conclusion
- References
Summary
A framework that incorporates children as stakeholders in the social justice process should be rooted in a foundational understanding of the political structures, dynamics, and language around advocacy for children both within countries and across the international system. This chapter provides that foundation by identifying how the complex interaction of state governments and the international human rights regime shapes potential for child advocacy. Additionally, it clarifies key child rights and areas of conflict between articulated rights. Finally, it demonstrates the overlapping roles and responsibilities of the various levels of actors responsible for child advocacy internationally.
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- Social Justice for Children and Young PeopleInternational Perspectives, pp. 20 - 34Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020
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