End of Childhood, The?

Synopsis

This short film uses a simple, contemporary case study - fashion and the possible sexualisation of girls - to examine and explore three related questions: What is childhood? What does it do for children? Is childhood disappearing in contemporary societies? The film features Jane Pilcher talking about her research into the sexualisation of young girls. [7 minutes]

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2016

Subjects

Sociology

Keywords

childhood; fashion; feminism; gender representation; sexualisation

Online availability

URI

https://www.reelhouse.org/sctv/childhood/purchase/buy

Price

£4.69 (purchase); £0.79 (single viewing)

Delivery

Streamed/Download

Credits

Contributor

Jane Pilcher

Production Company

Name

ShortCuts TV

Email

orders@sociology.org.uk

Web

http://www.shortcutstv.com/ External site opens in new window