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Socially constructed means

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Something created and defined by society

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Sociologists see childhood as

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Socially constructed

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Modern western notion of childhood

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Pilcher
Separateness 
Distinct life stage 
‘Golden age’
Differences in laws and clothes
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Golden age is

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Happiness and innocence

Vulnerable

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3 cross cultural differences in childhood

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They take responsibility at a young age
Less value is placed on children showing obedience to adults
Children’s sexual behaviour is often viewed differently

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1 way that the western notion of childhood is being globalised

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Campaigns about child labour

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Aries view on childhood in history

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Didn’t exist in Middle Ages

Begin work at early age

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3 things Aries said that show childhood emerging in history

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Schools
Distinction between clothing
Handbooks on child rearing

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4 reasons for the changes in position of children

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Specific laws and policies for children
Children’s rights
Child protection
Compulsory schooling

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One big reason for changes in position of children

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Industrialisation

Modern industry needs educated workforce

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Disappearance of childhood sociologist

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Neil postman

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Reason for disappearance of childhood

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Television culture

More available information

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3 signs of disappearance of childhood

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Similar clothing
Children committing adult crimes like murder
Same rights as adults

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Postmodern view on childhood

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More unstable relationships
More divorce
Relationships with children more important than marriage
Adults more fearful for children’s safety
Childhood still separate

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Child centered family is

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March of progress

Society aswell on a whole

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Toxic childhood is

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Technology has damaged children

Junk food, computer games

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Match of progress view on children’s positions

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Toxic childhood

Child centered family

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2 criticisms of March of progress view on changing position of children

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Inequalities among children

Inequalities between children and adults

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Adults control over children (5)

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Neglect and abuse 
Space - shop signs 
Time - daily routines 
Bodies - hair, piercings 
Access to resources - benefits to parents not child
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Age patricachy is

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Inequalities between adults and children

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New sociology of childhood view

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Children play major role in creating their own childhood

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The child’s point of view

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Children try to make situation better in divorce

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