Covid-19 and Childhood Inequality

Cover
Endorsement
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Notes On Contributors
Foreword
Introduction: Unmasking Childhood Inequality
	Unmasked
	The Urgent Need for Pandemic Social Research
	Masked
	Organization of the Volume
	References
Part 1 Unmasking Childhood Inequality
	1 Pandemic Eugenics: Reproductive Justice and Racial Inequality in Childhood
		Eugenics Versus Reproductive Justice
			Eugenics
			Reproductive Justice
		Findings: Eugenics, Stratified Reproduction, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
			Health Inequality
				Incarceration
				Vaccinations
			Economic Inequality
				Food Insecurity
				Stimulus for Some
				Parental/Caregiver Loss
			Educational Inequality
				Lives Versus Learning
				Academic Achievement Gaps
				Racism and Peer Interaction in Schools
		Toward Resilience
		References
	2 LGBTQ+ Youth and the COVID-19 Pandemic
		Introduction
		School
		Family
		(Virtual) Communities and Resources
		Implications and Conclusions
		References
	3 Turning a Blind Eye: COVID-19 and Homeless Children
		Homelessness
		COVID-19 and Children
		COVID-19 and Homelessness
		Symbolic Meaning of Our National Response
		A Child Rights Approach to Helping Homeless Children During the Pandemic
		Conclusion
		References
	4 The Impact of COVID-19 On Children With Thalassemia and Their Families in India
		Introduction
		Thalassemics and SARS-CoV-2: A National and State Analysis
		Methodology
			Methods
			Subjects
		Challenges Faced By Children With Thalassemia and Their Families
		Coping and Management
		Discussion
		Acknowledgments
		References
Part 2 Unmasking Institutional Entanglements
	5 Youth at the Margins: Continuity of Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
		Trauma-Informed Care and Youth Services
		Access to Mental Health Services
		Youth Probation Services
		Recommendations
			Identify and Remedy the Gaps in Mental Health Access and Delivery
			Divert Youth Out of the Juvenile Justice System
			Expand Case Management in School-Based Settings
			Provide Ongoing Training to Medical Providers Who Have Access to Youth
			Address the Impact of COVID-19 On Service Providers
			Develop Communication Strategies
		Conclusion
		References
	6 Consequences of COVID-19 Realities and Misconceptions for Rural PK–12 Students: Implications From Rural Education Research
		Rural Challenges for Students
		Economic and Academic Impact On Students
		Educator Innovations for Students
		Providing Online Services for Students
		Future Research and Conclusion
		References
	7 The Impact of Parental Burnout and Time With Children: Family Stress in a Large Urban City During COVID-19
		Inequities Persist
			Disparities By Employment Type
			Uneven Distribution of Work Across Gender
		Living in a New Reality
			Families Are Worried and Scared
			Families Feel Greater Stress in Balancing Work and Child Care
			Families Feel Increased Constraint and Pressure
		The COVID-19 Pandemic, Families With Young Children, and Child Care Decisions
			Fear Drives Changes in Accessing Care
			A Basis of Trust Is Necessary for Care Access
		Discussion
		References
Part 3 Unmasking Pandemic Agency
	8 When Six Feet Feels Like Six Miles: Children’s Images of Their Lives During the COVID-19 Pandemic
		Collecting Kids’ Drawings and Photographs
		New Rules, New Procedures
		Signs of Struggle
		New Ways to Connect and Spend Time
		Conclusion
		Acknowledgments
		References
	9 The COVID-19 Pandemic: Childhood Inequalities Unmasked in the Caribbean
		Introduction
		The Regional Context
		Containment and Societal Disruption
		Impact On the Family: Childhood Under Lockdown
		The School: Virtual Socialization
		Impact On Physical Exercise and Leisure
		What Does It All Mean?
		The Future of Caribbean Childhood
		References
	10 Risk-Taking Among Older Youth at the Outset of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the USA
		Risk-Taking Among Young People in the Context of a Pandemic
		Data and Methods
			Data, Sample, and Measures
		Results
		Discussion
		Conclusion
		References
Index