Feneck Topic 3

Question 1

Benedict (1934)

Answer 1

Social construction of childhood

Key idea: children in non western societies are generally treated different from western children in 3 ways

1. Take responsibility form a young age
2. Less value placed on obedience to adults
3. Children’s sexual behaviour is tolerated

Question 2

Aries (1973)

Answer 2

Social construction of childhood

Key ideas:
during the Middle Ages childhood did not exist; children were economic assets, mini adults (same status on low)
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