What does the term “multiple childhoods” mean in contemporary childhood studies?
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Correct answer: Childhood experiences vary by culture, class and gender
The idea of 'multiple childhoods' reflects that childhood experiences vary widely depending on societal, cultural, economic and individual factors — there is no single universal childhood.
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