The sociology of children's rights /
Brian Gran.
- viii, 259 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What Are Children's Rights? -- Institutions and Children's Rights -- Children's Political Rights -- Meanings of Children's Rights -- What Do Children's Rights Do? What Children's Rights Are Missing? -- What Is Right with Children's Rights?. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
"Children's rights appear universal, inalienable, and indivisible, intended to advance young people's interests. Yet, in practice, evidence suggests the contrary: the international framework of treaties, procedures, and national policies contains fundamental contradictions that weaken commitments to children's real-world protections." --