F&H: Childhood

Question 1

what does the view that ‘childhood is a social construct’ argue/imply?

Answer 1

that childhood isnt the same everywhere bc each society may define what it means to be a child in different ways

Question 2

who suggested the modern idea of separateness?

Answer 2

Pilcher

Question 3

what does the idea of separateness suggest?

Answer 3

tht childhood is seen as a clear and distinct life stage, and children in our society occupy a separate status from adults

Question 4

in what ways is ‘separateness’ made clear in society today?
(there are 3 key ways)

Answer 4

-legislations that regulate wht kids can and cant do
-kids dress differently to adults, especially younger children
-there are products and services designed specifically for them eg toys, books and play area

Question 5

wht had Punch found in their research (cross cultural differences in
childhood)? include:

-location
-from what age they do what they do
-wht they do
-child’s attitude

Answer 5

-in rural Bolivia
-when kids are abt 5 yrs
-they’re expected to take on work duties at home and in the community
-tasks are taken on w/ question or hesitation

Question 6

wht had Homles found in their study (cross cultural differences in
childhood)? include:

-location
-from what age they do what they do
-wht they do
-child/parents’ attitude

Answer 6

-a Samoan village
-“too young”
-was never a reason for why a child couldn’t take on a particular taskno matter how risky it was (eg holding dangerous tools, carrying very heavy loads)
-if they felt they could handle it, parents wouldn’t object

Question 7

wht had Malinowski found in their study (cross cultural differences in
childhood)? include:

-location ( and include the phrase ‘________ islanders’)
-wht they do
-child/parents’ attitude

Answer 7

-Trobriand Islanders of the South-west pacific
-sexual exploration + activities
-parents found it amusing and tolerated it