Childhood

Question 1

Benedict (1934) about social construction of childhood ?

Answer 1

Childhood not fixed,

Children treated differently (in non-instrumental society) - laws, clothes, food, less authority

Question 2

What does Ariès say about social construction of childhood?

Answer 2

Painting - ‘mini adults’, no distinction between children and adults

CHILDHOOD DIDNT EXIST

Question 3

What did Pilcher (1995) say about social construction of childhood

Answer 3

Childhood is separated: clear distinct life stage
Adult and child difference- dress, food, authors, laws, technology.
‘Golden age’ - innocence and happiness

Question 4

Counter for Pilcher?

Answer 4

Wagg - different cultures interpret childhood: social construction

Question 5

Name some changes in childhood position

Answer 5

Compulsory schooling
Child protection & welfare
Children rights
Decrease family size

Question 6

Jenk about social construction of childhood?

Answer 6

Childhood NOT disappearing - adapting with society

Question 7

CHILD-CENTREDNESS

Answer 7

Small family - provide more
Emotional needs
Care

Question 8

What does Palmer say about childhood?

Answer 8

TOXIC CHILDHOOD
Technology damage child’s physical and emotional & intellectual development
Tv in room
No printer culture

Question 9

What does Gittins say about childhood?

Answer 9

Age patriarchy - inequalities between adults and children

ADULT DOMINANCE

Question 10

Name some conflict theory’s for childhood

Answer 10

Neglect & abuse
Control over children’s space 
Control over children’s bodies
Control over children’s time
Control over children’s resources

Question 11

What does carol smart say about childhood?

Answer 11

Childhood is a social construction