CHANGES TO THE STATUS OF CHILDREN

Question 1

DESCRIBE (BRIEF) THE THREE MAIN VIEWS ON THE CHANGING STATUS OF CHILDREN

Answer 1

March of Progress View

Conflict View

Child Liberationist View

Question 2

WHAT IS THE OUTLINE OF THE MARCH OF PROGRESS VIEW ON CHILDREN?

Answer 2

Children (especially in Western Society) have received a better standard of life over the years

Question 3

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE FOR THE MARCH OF PROGRESS VIEW?

Answer 3

• More legal rights such as education and work restrictions
• UN Right of the Child (1992): Child deserves life, education, listened to etc
• Protection + Welfare services
• More child centerdness

Question 4

WHAT IS THE OUTLINE OF THE CONFLICT VIEW?

Answer 4

Children still experience different levels of conflict in todays society

Question 5

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE FOR THE CONFLICT VIEW?

Answer 5

1) Gender (Hillman): Boys have more freedom

2) Ethnicity (Brannen): Ethnic groups have different expectations on their children

3) Class (Woodrotte): W/C children more likely to suffer from material deprivation

Question 6

OUTLINE THE CHILD LIBERATIONIST VIEW.

Answer 6

Childhood is oppressive and creates a culture of dependency. The march of progress view only creates more control

Question 7

WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE FOR THE CHILD LIBERATIONIST VIEW (FIRESTONE)

Answer 7

Adults have control over:

• Childs Bodies
• Time
• Space
• Resources