The World Bank's View of Early Childhood

This article explores the World Bank's view of early childhood as an example of the globalization of childhood. It argues that the Bank pursues neoliberal economic policies that exacerbate the gap between rich and poor nations and between the rich and poor within countries. These policies affec...

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Published in:Childhood (Copenhagen, Denmark) Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 118 - 132
Main Author: PENN, HELEN
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London Sage Publications 01.02.2002
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects:
Child Development
Childhood
Childhood Interests
Childhood Needs
Children
Children & youth
Childrens Rights
Community Needs
Cultural Context
Cultural Differences
Developing Nations
Development Policy
Early
Early intervention
Economic Impact
Economic Policy
Financial Policy
Financial Support
Globalization
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
International Economic Organizations
Intervention
Interventions
Justification
Neoliberalism
North and South
Policy Analysis
Social Inequality
World Bank
Young Children
childhood
early childhood development
World Bank
ISSN:0907-5682, 1461-7013
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Summary:This article explores the World Bank's view of early childhood as an example of the globalization of childhood. It argues that the Bank pursues neoliberal economic policies that exacerbate the gap between rich and poor nations and between the rich and poor within countries. These policies affect children's lives adversely, but they are legitimized by the Bank in a variety of ways. The Bank claims to have children's interests at heart, and identifies early childhood as a fruitful site for interventions. It draws on traditional Anglo-American notions of family, community and childhood in its justification for these interventions. The article explores the inherent contradictions in these policies towards young children.
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ISSN:0907-5682
1461-7013
DOI:10.1177/0907568202009001008