Changes to the status of children

Question 1

March of Progress View
rights of children

Answer 1

• position of children is steadily improving
  United Nations Rights of Child- every child has basic fundamental rights to life
• children were economic assets but now they are economic liabilities

Question 2

March of Progress View
child-centeredness

Answer 2

• families have less children so they can provide the best for the ones they do have.
• interests of children are considered- if they want to go on holiday

Question 3

Conflict View
differences between ethnic groups

Answer 3

• Brannen- in Asian families parents are much stricter and have higher expectations of their daughters.
• Bhatti- izzat
  x controversial viewpoint that blames ethnic minority groups for their culture

Question 4

Conflict View
differences between genders

Answer 4

• Hillman- boys are given more freedom at an earlier age whereas girls are socialised into bedroom culture

Question 5

Child Liberationist View

Answer 5

• childhood has become oppressive, parents hide behind the excuse of protecting their children (Firestone and Holt)
• children’s movements are highly regulated- CCTV in children’s playgrounds
  x children are vulnerable