Childhood - Social construct

Question 1

3 arguments for childhood being a social construct

Answer 1

1. Childhood is different across cultures and countries
2. Childhood is different across history
3. Childhood is different across social class

Question 2

Childhood differs across cultures

Answer 2

Child labour is still prevalent in developing countries
Children are used as soldiers and sex workers
Child labour abolished in UK 1833

Question 3

Childhood differs across history

Answer 3

Aries - children were little adults
Children faced same punishments as adults for crimes, many died before adulthood

Question 4

Childhood differs across social classes

Answer 4

Richer parents can afford to provide a good childhood. w/c watch TV, m/c do activities

Question 5

Aries and Shorter

Answer 5

The position of children has improved. High IMR encouraged neglect towards infants,