Changing Nature of Childhood (OCR A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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What does childhood as a social construct mean?
What does childhood as a social construct mean?
Position of children varies between times & cultures
Western view of childhood
Western view of childhood
Distinct life stage, children vulnerable & different to adults
Punch - Bolivia children's work age
Punch - Bolivia children's work age
Take work responsibilities at 5 years old
Aries - Middle Ages childhood
Aries - Middle Ages childhood
Didn't exist, children same as adults
Postman's theory on childhood
Postman's theory on childhood
Childhood is disappearing
Jenks' response to Postman
Jenks' response to Postman
Childhood not disappearing, just changing
Jenks - childhood changing due to
Jenks - childhood changing due to
Society moving from modernity to postmodernity
March of progress view
March of progress view
Children more valued, protected & educated
March of progress - child labour
March of progress - child labour
Laws restricting child labour protect children
March of progress - education
March of progress - education
Introduction of compulsory schooling
Marxist/feminist critique of march of progress
Marxist/feminist critique of march of progress
Ignores important inequalities
Marxist view on compulsory schooling
Marxist view on compulsory schooling
Prepares children for exploitation via hidden curriculum