Childhood in Postmodernity

Question 1

What does Christopher Jenks argue?

Answer 1

that childhood is undergoing change as society moves from modernity to post modernity

Question 2

How is modern society and postmodern society In terms of relationships?

Answer 2

• adult relationships were more stable in modern society

- In postmodern society, relationships are unstable e.g. divorce is much more common

Question 3

What does unstable relationships of adults mean for children?

Answer 3

-relationships with their children become more important as a source of identity and stability, whilst your marriage may end in divorce, you are still a parent

Question 4

In postmodern society, what does the importance of the parents relationship with their child result in?

Answer 4

• adults become more fearful for their children’s security and more preoccupied with protecting them from dangers

Question 5

What is a criticism of Jenks?

Answer 5

• he over-generalises; despite the greater family diversity and childhood patterns found today he neglects to realise that not all children are In the same position