changes to the status of children Flashcards
what is the march of progress view?
Over the past few centuries the position of children has been steadily improving.
what is the conflict view?
Children still experience conflict in society. Different children will have different experiences of child so some will be better than others.
What is the child liberationalist view?
Childhood has become oppressive, excusable by adults limiting children’s freedom due to protecting them. This creates a culture of dependency.
What legal evidence is there for the changing status of children?
Work restrictions, compulsory education, safeguarding in schools, differing legal systems (young offenders or juvenile)
What rights have children gained that have changed their status?
UN rights of the child. Life, survival and development, protection from violence, abuse or neglect, an education, etc
What welfare services have been introduced to protect children?
UK has a minister for Children and Families. Social services.
How had child centeredness impacted the status of children?
Families have less children so they can give the best care to the children they have.
How does gender impact status of children?
Hillman- Boys and girls will have different experiences of child hood due to gender role socialisation. Girls are often given less freedom and are socialised into bedroom culture.
How does ethnicity impact the status of children?
Brannen- Different ethnic groups will have different expectations of their children. Brannen found that Asian families for example were much stricter had held back their daughters
How has class shifted the status of children?
Woodroffe- Poor mothers are more likely to give birth to children with lower birth weights, which can be linked to delayed physical and mental development.
In what ways are children controlled by adults?
Resources, space, time and their bodies.
How do adults control children through resources?
Industrial societies limit children’s ability to work and hence access to earn money. This means they remain dependent on adults. This is achieved through the following:
-compulsory education
-child labour laws
-child benefit
-pocket money
How do adults controlled children in terms of space?
Children’s movements are highly regulated, especially in western societies. For example restrictions on where they can and cannot go, as well as wider CCTV coverage in children’s areas.
How do adults control children in terms of time?
Strict daily routines. How quickly children grow up is controlled by limiting behaviour and responsibilities.
How do adults control children in terms of their bodies?
Control how they sit, walk, dressed and are touched. However they also control how children touch their own bodies, for example not picking their nose.
