Childhood and Modernity: Indian Children's Perspectives

Interest in visual research and children s lives has never been greater than today, yet the use of visual media in childhood research remains remarkably undeveloped. As recognition of children s social and economic agency increases, so too has the need for greater understanding of children s own perspectives. This project will examine how children in contemporary Indian society perceive the forces of modernity, at home and globally. It will be built around collaborative research with children in video workshops, in partnership with the Department of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics. A book, articles, and video reports will communicate what is learned and the principles underlying this new approach to visual anthropology.