Clare Griffiths (historian)

Clare Griffiths is a historian specializing in the social and cultural history of Britain, particularly the history of childhood, family, and gender in the 19th and 20th centuries. She is known for her research on the experiences of children in institutional care, the history of adoption, and the development of social policy concerning children and families. Her work often explores the interplay between social structures, individual agency, and cultural representations in shaping the lives of children and their families. Griffiths has published extensively in academic journals and edited collections, and her research has contributed significantly to our understanding of the evolving relationship between the state, the family, and the child in modern Britain. She has held academic positions at several universities and is also involved in public engagement activities, disseminating her research to a wider audience through talks, workshops, and collaborations with museums and heritage organizations.