Ethics and the Endangerment of Children's Bodies

Graf, Gunter; Schweiger, Gottfried

This book addresses the endangerment of children’s bodies in affluent societies. Bodily integrity is an important part of a child’s physical and mental well-being, but it can also be violated through various threats during childhood; not only affecting physical health but also causing mental damage and leading to distortions in the development of the self. The authors give an account of three areas, which present different serious dangers: (1) body and eating, (2) body and sexuality, and (3) body and violence. Through an in-depth examination of the available theoretical and empirical knowledge, as well as a thorough ethical analysis, the central injustices in the mentioned areas are identified and the agents with responsibilities towards children displayed.  The authors conclude by providing invaluable insight into the necessity of an ethical basis for policies to safeguard children and their bodies.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2018-07-04

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319820552

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-40213-0

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 283