Class, Culture and Belonging in Rural Childhoods

Focusing on the experiences of rural children in Australia, this ethnographic study examines how they cope with economic insecurity and social differences. Through detailed observations and interviews, the author reveals how children use class-based notions of moral worth, influenced by race and gender, to navigate their challenges. The book provides a deep insight into their daily struggles for belonging amidst a changing economic landscape, contributing significantly to the understanding of childhood in precarious environments.