How Has Childhood Changed? (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Childhood as social construct
Childhood as social construct
Childhood is created by society, not a natural/biological stage
Middle Ages view of children
Middle Ages view of children
As small adults, no distinct childhood phase
Industrial Revolution period
Industrial Revolution period
Approximately 1750-1900
Industrialisation definition
Industrialisation definition
Shift from agricultural to machinery/manufacturing economy
Children's role before industrialisation
Children's role before industrialisation
Economic asset - contributed to household income
Children's role after industrialisation
Children's role after industrialisation
Economic burden - financially dependent on families
Family wage system
Family wage system
Fathers provided sole income for family
Nuclear family impact on childhood
Nuclear family impact on childhood
More time for parents to develop closer child relationships
Bedroom culture (McRobbie & Garber, 1975)
Bedroom culture (McRobbie & Garber, 1975)
Girls' private spaces reflecting gendered socialisation
Philippe Aries' study year & focus
Philippe Aries' study year & focus
1960 - examined childhood as social construct historically
Aries' finding on Middle Ages children
Aries' finding on Middle Ages children
Portrayed as miniature adults with adult responsibilities
When modern childhood emerged (Aries)
When modern childhood emerged (Aries)
Around the 17th century
Gender difference in early childhood
Gender difference in early childhood
Girls better prepared for academic success by age 4
Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2007 finding
Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2007 finding
Working-class children: negative school experiences, reduced opportunities due to poverty