Gunter Barrie (University Of Leicester Uk) - Media And The Sexualization Of Childhood - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Media and the Sexualization of Childhood examines the on - going debates surrounding the prominence of sexual themes in children's lives from clothes and accessories toys and games to music entertainment media advertising and new media platforms. Parents educators and politicians around the developed world have raised concerns about the effects all these experiences can have on the socialisation and psychological development of children and the extent to which the premature introduction of sexuality into their lives can place them at risk of unwanted attention. This book explores these issues using an evidence based approach that draws on research findings from around the world representing the most comprehensive single account of the field. The book will be invaluable to students studying topics surrounding children and the media and childhood studies as well as students of communication media cultural studies sociology psychology and health science.
Title: Media And The Sexualization Of Childhood
Author(s): Gunter Barrie (University Of Leicester Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138025448
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 4/24/2014
Category: Sociology