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Childism and Contemporary Global Crises

Childism and Contemporary Global Crises

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Description

This micromodule introduces childism as a critical lens for questioning adult-centered assumptions in knowledge, policy, and practice, and explores how it can reframe responses to global challenges. You will engage with childism as theory and praxis alongside related concepts such as Child Perspective and Children’s Perspective. Through themes of climate justice, intergenerational responsibility, migration, activism, and democratic futures, the module examines how adult normativity shapes knowledge production, sustainable development, and welfare systems. Rather than simply adding children’s voices, childism challenges the structures that marginalize them, calling for a reimagining of justice, democracy, and sustainability beyond adult norms.

The Team

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Tanu Biswas
Teacher
0 learners
Study format
Online
Application period
19 September – 31 December 2025
Study period
2 February – 2 March 2026
Credits
5 ECTS
Hosting university
University of Stavanger
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Learning outcomes

Substantive knowledge of the core principles of Childism as a critical theory and praxis

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Can distinguish Childism from related concepts like the Child Perspective and Children’s Perspective

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Substantive knowledge of how Childism can reframe responses to global challenges

The candidate has substantive knowledge of how Childism can reframe responses to global challenges, including climate justice, migration, and political participation.

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Can apply a childist lens to identify and explore adult-normative assumptions

The candidate can apply a childist lens to identify and explore adult-normative assumptions in education, policy, or sustainable development practices.

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Can critically reflect on and articulate intergenerational injustices regarding global challenges

The candidate can critically reflect on and articulate intergenerational injustices in relation to global challenges, informed by interdisciplinary perspectives.

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Increased sensitivity to intergenerational equity and children's rights

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Integrates awareness of equity and children's rights into academic or professional practice.

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Engages in constructive dialogue and critical inquiry across disciplines on the role of children

The candidate engages in constructive dialogue and critical inquiry across disciplines regarding the role of children in shaping democratic and sustainable futures.

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This micromodule introduces childism as a critical lens for questioning adult-centered assumptions in knowledge, policy, and practice, and explores how it can reframe responses to global challenges. 

You will engage with childism as theory and praxis alongside related concepts such as Child Perspective and Children’s Perspective. Through themes of climate justice, intergenerational responsibility, migration, activism, and democratic futures, the module examines how adult normativity shapes knowledge production, sustainable development, and welfare systems. 

Rather than simply adding children’s voices, childism challenges the structures that marginalize them, calling for a reimagining of justice, democracy, and sustainability beyond adult norms.

Hosting university

University of Stavanger

University of Stavanger