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What is Intersections

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Provision of Psychosocial Support and Education of Vulnerable Children
In this context, intersections refers to the way in which multiple vulnerabilities intertwine and overlap to intersectionalise against a background of asymmetric risk, support or coping strategies. The intensity of these intersections results in a downward spiral. Each downward loop exacerbates the child’s vulnerable state, increasing the likelihood that the child will have a negative experience as a result of the shock. The 'spiral' concept adds to the vulnerability definition by allowing for multiple stages of vulnerability (Better Care Network, 2004).
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Societal Intersections and COVID-19 Effects on Young Children Vulnerability: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Holistic Integration
Judith May Dirks (University of Fort Hare, South Africa) and Dorothy McIntyre (University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 35
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8896-3.ch011
Abstract
Vulnerability is identified as multifaceted, in which young children's holistic wellbeing is threatened. Children are exposed to intersections of potential risk-clusters in their environments. This chapter illuminates intersections of vulnerabilities affecting young children. It conceptualises these in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic within an early childhood care and education (ECCE) context. The effects of COVID-19 intersect existing vulnerabilities in young children. A discourse of enlightenment addresses young children's vulnerability to promote healthy childhoods. A glimpse into ECD policy and relevant theories supports the contextualisation of children's vulnerabilities. A transdisciplinary approach is presented to invite various disciplines who are involved in working and supporting young children. The chapter hopes to contribute to the work of the ECCE sector and all those associated in the efforts to transform early childhoods and to optimise young children's early childhood experiences.
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