How Has Childhood Changed? (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What does it mean that childhood is a 'social construct'?
What does it mean that childhood is a 'social construct'?
Created by society, not natural
How were children viewed during the Middle Ages?
How were children viewed during the Middle Ages?
As small adults without distinct phase
When did the Industrial Revolution occur?
When did the Industrial Revolution occur?
1750-1900
How did industrialisation change children's economic role?
How did industrialisation change children's economic role?
From asset to burden
What impact did compulsory education have on childhood?
What impact did compulsory education have on childhood?
Removed children from workforce
What family structure change helped create modern childhood?
What family structure change helped create modern childhood?
Nuclear family structure rose
What gender difference exists by age four?
What gender difference exists by age four?
Girls better prepared for academics
What is 'bedroom culture' (McRobbie & Garber, 1975)?
What is 'bedroom culture' (McRobbie & Garber, 1975)?
Girls' spaces reflect gendered roles
How many children did the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (2007) study?
How many children did the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (2007) study?
220 children aged 5-11
What method did Philippe Aries use in his research?
What method did Philippe Aries use in his research?
Analysed historical portraits
When did Aries argue childhood as we know it emerged?
When did Aries argue childhood as we know it emerged?
Around the 17th century
What is a key weakness of Aries' research?
What is a key weakness of Aries' research?
Only studied wealthy families