Contents Acknowledgements
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Executive summary
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Introduction: How disrespect towards young children can appear to be routine
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Chapter 1: Conceptualising ‘respect’ - Challenging the conceptual bias against young children
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Chapter 2: Respect for young children is central to their rights and participation
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Chapter 3: From acknowledging the need for respect to practising it: Children below the age of three – ‘Living Democracy’ (Demokratie Leben) in day care centres and schools, eastern Germany
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Chapter 4: From acknowledging the need for respect to practising it: Children aged 4–8 years – The Human Dignity Initiative in primary schools in Israel
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Conclusion: Towards a world where respect for young children is routine
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Bibliography
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