Childhood

Question 1

Socially constructed means

Answer 1

Something created and defined by society

Question 2

Sociologists see childhood as

Answer 2

Socially constructed

Question 3

Modern western notion of childhood

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Golden age is

Answer 4

Happiness and innocence

Vulnerable

Question 5

3 cross cultural differences in childhood

Answer 5

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

Question 6

1 way that the western notion of childhood is being globalised

Answer 6

Campaigns about child labour

Question 7

Aries view on childhood in history

Answer 7

Didn’t exist in Middle Ages

Begin work at early age

Question 8

3 things Aries said that show childhood emerging in history

Answer 8

Schools
Distinction between clothing
Handbooks on child rearing

Question 9

4 reasons for the changes in position of children

Answer 9

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

Question 10

One big reason for changes in position of children

Answer 10

Industrialisation

Modern industry needs educated workforce

Question 11

Disappearance of childhood sociologist

Answer 11

Neil postman

Question 12

Reason for disappearance of childhood

Answer 12

Television culture

More available information

Question 13

3 signs of disappearance of childhood

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Postmodern view on childhood

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Child centered family is

Answer 15

March of progress

Society aswell on a whole

Question 16

Toxic childhood is

Answer 16

Technology has damaged children

Junk food, computer games

Question 17

Match of progress view on children’s positions

Answer 17

Toxic childhood

Child centered family

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Inequalities among children

Inequalities between children and adults

Question 19

Adults control over children (5)

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Age patricachy is

Answer 20

Inequalities between adults and children

Question 21

New sociology of childhood view

Answer 21

Children play major role in creating their own childhood

Question 22

The child’s point of view

Answer 22

Children try to make situation better in divorce