CHILDHOOD Flashcards
1
Q
What does childhood being socially constructed mean
A
SHAPED BY SOCIETY
2
Q
What does Benedict say are 3 cultural differences children are treated
A
- Take responsibility at young age
-Sexual behaviour is often
-Less value placed on obedience
3
Q
How has it improved ? [4]
A
- March of progress[Children are better protected by the law, higher standard of living]
- Toxic Childhood[Technology has damaged physical, emotional and intellectual development]
-Conflict View [Childhood isnt the same for all children, there are class inequalities, marerial deprivation]
-Child Liberationist View[Children face more control from adults and don’t have much privacy]
4
Q
Future of Childhood
A
Postman believes childhood is disappearing due to information hierarchy where certain innappriate info cannot be hidden
