Changes to the status of Children Flashcards
What does the ‘march of progress’ view argue about the position of children in western societies?
It argues that the position of children has been steadily improving over the past few centuries and is better today than it has ever been.
List three pieces of legal evidence supporting the ‘march of progress’ view.
- Work Restrictions
- Compulsory Education
- Safeguarding in schools
What does the United Nations Rights of the Child state every child has the right to?
- Life, survival and development
- Protection from violence, abuse or neglect
- An education that enables children to fulfil their potential
- Be raised by, or have a relationship with, their parents
- Express their opinions and be listened to
What is the purpose of Social Services in the UK?
To protect children and support families.
What does ‘Child Centeredness’ emphasize in family decision-making?
Quality over Quantity.
Families have less children to ensure they can give the children they have the best possible start in life.
True or False: According to the conflict view, all children experience childhood in the same way.
False.
Some will be better than others
How does gender role socialization affect boys’ and girls’ experiences of childhood according to Mayer Hillman?
Boys are generally given more freedom at an earlier age than girls, who are often socialized into more sedate activities - Bedroom culture.
What did Julia Brannen find about ethnic expectations on children?
Different ethnic groups have varying expectations regarding when children take on responsibilities.
According to Woodroffe, how does poverty affect children’s health and development?
- Poor mothers are more likely to have children of lower birth weight
- Children from poor families are more likely to die in infancy or suffer long standing illness
What do Child Liberationists believe about childhood?
They believe childhood has become oppressive with adults limiting children’s activities.
What did Firestone and Holt argue about the March of Progress view on the status of children
Firestone and Holt see what March of progress see as care and protect as just new forms of oppression and control.
Name one way children are controlled by adults through resources.
- Compulsory education and labour laws.
- Child Benefit is given to the parent not the
child - Pocket Money
Fill in the blank: Children’s movements in western societies are highly regulated, with specific areas where they are allowed to play and where they are _______.
not allowed to go.
How do adults control children’s daily routines?
By regulating when children eat, sleep, and watch TV.
What aspects of children’s bodies do adults exercise control over?
- How they sit, walk, dress
- How they may touch their own bodies
