Families and New Media: Comparative Perspectives on Digital Transformations in Law and Society

The edited volume explores children's rights and their ability to act in the digital world, focusing on their position as subjects with their own rights and developing capacities. It examines digital parenting, privacy, data protection, tort, family, and intellectual property law, and the role of families and children in the regulation of data and digital economies. Legal reflections from Germany, Israel, Portugal, and the United States of America are complemented by perspectives from media studies, political science, educational science, and sociology of law.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Springer

The open access edited volume delves into the realm of children's rights and their active participation in the digital world. It emphasizes the recognition of children as independent subjects with their own entitlements and the cultivation of their capacities. The examination of how children are regarded by parents, courts, and legislators takes center stage, shedding light on the critical importance of their well-being. The volume also explores the complexities of digital parenting, particularly in the context of social media, examining the delicate balance between protecting and enabling children's participation. It examines the role of families and children in regulating data and digital economies, particularly online platforms. Legal perspectives from Germany, Israel, Portugal, and the United States of America are complemented by insights from media studies, political science, educational science, and sociology of law.

The edited volume explores the multifaceted dimensions of children's rights and their active engagement in the digital realm. It underscores the importance of recognizing children as autonomous individuals with their own inherent rights and the need to nurture their capacities. The examination of how children are perceived by parents, courts, and legislators assumes a central role, highlighting the critical significance of their well-being. Furthermore, the volume delves into the intricate dynamics of digital parenting, particularly within the context of social media. It examines the delicate balance between safeguarding and enabling children's participation, recognizing the pivotal role of families and children in shaping the regulatory landscape of data and digital economies, particularly online platforms.

Legal perspectives from Germany, Israel, Portugal, and the United States of America are enriched by insights from media studies, political science, educational science, and sociology of law. This interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues surrounding children's rights in the digital age.

Weight: 379g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783658396633
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023