Child in the Image — Sociological Analysis

Author: Chen Yingfang
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: In the public visual space, children's images are assigned various meanings by adults, while they also serve multiple social functions. Through children's images, we can interpret society's "view of children." Treating children as "children" was originally an important marker distinguishing modern society from traditional society. Adults have also regarded the protection of children as their sacred duty and have established "for the sake of children" as a moral. However, all of this is now being challenged by changing perceptions and international political shifts.