Child of Our Time (1999)

Episode Overview

In this new installment of Professor Robert Winston's project, the lives of 25 British children are followed until they reach 20 years old. Now at the age of eight, these kids are beginning to grapple with the concept of gender roles. At home, they observe their parents working towards equality, but they are increasingly influenced by external role models. In a society heavily influenced by celebrity culture, sexuality, and consumerism, what lessons are they absorbing? Additionally, is the gap between genders widening?