Summary:

Media portrayal of children has a profound impact on attitudes to children and childhood, and is an important influence on adults’ behaviour towards children.

This briefing explains how the media's portrayal of children can exacerbate discrimination against children as a body and against particular children. It offers guidance on influencing the media's portrayal of children.

http://www.crin.org/docs/Mediafinal.pdf

Organisation Contact Details:

Child Rights International Network
East Studio
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London
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Tel: +44 (0)207 401 2257
Email: info@crin.org
Website: www.crin.org

Last updated 01/10/2009 09:00:14

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