Some Conditions of Child Life in England by Benjamin Waugh
"Some Conditions of Child Life in England" by Reverend Benjamin Waugh is an impactful social critique published in the late 19th century. This book serves as a historical account, specifically examining the various harsh realities faced by children in England during this period. Waugh, who was the honorary director of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, delves into the societal neglect and maltreatment of children, shedding light onthe disturbing conditions that many faced. The content of the book presents a grim overview of child welfare in England, illustrating the myriad forms of abuse suffered by vulnerable children at the hands of their guardians. Waugh highlights shocking cases of physical and emotional cruelty, often exacerbated by poverty and societal indifference. He argues that systemic changes are necessary in the law and societal attitudes to improve the lives of children, emphasizing compassion and responsibility towards their welfare. Waugh's call to action urges readers to recognize their moral duty to protect the rights and dignity of children, advocating for a deeper societal commitment to ending child suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Waugh, Benjamin, 1839-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Some Conditions of Child Life in England |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children |
| Subject | Children -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Child abuse -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31888 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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