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Britton, NJ (2014) Young People as Moral Beings: Childhood, Morality and Inter-Generational Relationships. Children and Society. ISSN 1099-0860
Abstract
This article uses the work of Goffman to explore how a group of older children presented a moral self in a study of inter-generational relationships. By reflecting critically on their own behaviour and that of other young people and adults, they presented themselves as morally competent agents, whilst questioning the taken-for-granted moral competence of adults. Their presentation of a moral self involved portraying themselves as moral beings, whilst acknowledging that they are also moral becomings. The findings highlight how the embedded authority and associated moral accountability of adults in relation to children militate against recognising children's moral agency.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014 Wiley. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Children & Society. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | childhood; inter-generational relationships; morality |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Department of Sociological Studies (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 18 Jun 2015 15:39 |
Last Modified: | 15 Nov 2016 23:52 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/chso.12085 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/chso.12085 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:87237 |
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