childhood

Question 1

AZ4 er545why do sociologists see childhood as a social construction

Answer 1

because childhood is constantly changing. For example, childhood is different in cultures and at different time periods

Question 2

Sociologists believe childhood is socially constructed because it is constantly changing. What example can prove this

Answer 2

Pre industrial era- children seen as mini adults who need to work

Now- childhood is valuable and children are prioritised.

Question 3

why does “Postman” believe childhood is disappearing

Answer 3

• traditional games are disappearing
• children are becoming similar to adults
• children are doing adult crimes, e.g. murder.

Question 4

what is information heirarchy

Answer 4

adults can read where as children cant, allowing adults to keep sensitive info private and maintain a childs innocence

Question 5

what did Opie say to argue with “postmans” view of the disapearance of childhood

Answer 5

opie studied traditionals rhymes and songs and found they still exist

Question 6

give an example of adults and children becoming similar

Answer 6

children are interested in adults clothing and activities

Question 7

Postmodern childhood- What is a parents aim of childhood

Answer 7

to produce a productive adult through nurture and child centred care

Question 8

what is the march of progress view on childhood

Answer 8

position of children is improving, children are more prioritised and cared for better therefore better health= lower infant mortality rate

Question 9

how can child centred families reduce the infant mortality rate

Answer 9

because children are prioritised, valued and cared for better therefore better health and increased life expectancy