Childhood On Families And Households

Question 1

Aries on Pre- industrialization? (1962)

Answer 1

1600 - 20th = Childhood emerge

Before 1600:
Around 7 ‘Mini adults’ = unprotected,punished as adults,adult activities

Now ‘Cult of childhood’ = Obsession w/protecting innocence

Aries and Shorter - Distinction of life stages
Low IMR = Close relationships

Question 2

Methodology and Criticisms?

Answer 2

M: 2nd qualitative data
Medieval paintings = adult clothes,roles + expression

Criticisms:
Pollack = Limited + selective evidence
Paintings paid by rich, truthful?

Question 3

Industrialization

Answer 3

Shift from economy of agriculture to machinery
WC child - Exploited,working in mines + factories = killed/injured

Question 4

Global north modern childhood/ globalized?

Answer 4

Children = No vote,need protection + socialization
SPREAD OF:
International welfare = (No economic role, no child labour)
IGNORES: Alt. culture trad. , prep for adulthood?

Pilcher - Child separate from adults
Childhood as ‘Golden Age’ = happiness,innocence

Question 5

Changes in childhood