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Description
This open access book introduces the challenging and global themes of social justice connecting them to Froebelian early childhood education today. The book offers critical discussions of four key goals of social justice: equality, equity, diversity, and participation, and four freedoms: from want, of worship, of speech and from fear These themes are applied to everyday early childhood practices providing opportunities for deeper reflection, critically examining whether or not Froebel's vision was intentional in relation to issues of social justice and the degree to which he articulated his thinking in this respect. Practical examples with babies, young children, families and educators provide a springboard for exploring and maintaining the Froebelian principles whilst working effectively towards social justice.
The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by The Froebel Trust.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Identity
2. Diversity
3. Equality
4. Freedom from Fear
5. Freedom from Want and Poverty
6. Freedom of Speech
7. Freedom of Worship
8. Equity
9. Participation
References
Index
Product details
| Published | Sep 17 2026 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 176 |
| ISBN | 9781350529328 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Series | Froebel in Practice |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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This text makes a unique contribution to the field, helping the reader to make connections between Froebelian pedagogy and human rights issues in the contemporary practice of early care and education with children and families. The author addresses core issues of freedom, identity, and diversity in the context of theory and broad policy and offers sincere critiques, enabling the reader to join in deep thinking about a range of social justice issues and practical scenarios that are integral to early care and education and a socially just world.
Suzanne Flannery Quinn, Manager, KOMPAN Play Institute, Americas

























