Feral Children Flashcards
What are feral children
Wild or undomesticated children who go through extreme circumstances
Why do sociologists have an interest in feral children
They provide valuable insight into the nature of human development and the influence of socialisation
How did oxana behave
She stayed in a farmyard dog kennel and so was brought up by the dogs
When she was found, she was running, jumping, eating and barking
When, where and at what age was oxana found
Ukraine
1991
8 years old
Why did oxana behave how she did
She was abandoned by her alcoholic parents and lived in a poor and depressed part of the world
How did oxana develop once found
She could speak in simple sentences however was still haunted by the way she was before and could still revert back to her old ways
How did victor behave
He preferred to be naked and would tear off clothes when caretakers tried to dress him
How did victor develop once found
He believed in love and kindness and was exposed to love which made him less feral
He showed empathy and understanding
Where, when and at what age was victor found
France
1797
At the age of 9 or 10
How did genie behave
She was the size of a 7 year old at the age of 13 and couldn’t speak
What caused genies feral behaviour
The house was a,ways completely dark and she lived in a cage, locked in bed
How did genie develop once found
She struggled developing due to missing the critical period of learning to speak and her brain developed incorrectly
Where, when and at what age was genie found
California
1970
13 years old
How did edik behave
He was biting and taking food with him mouth
Why did edik turn feral
He was deserted by his alcoholic mother and turned away by his neighbours so he turned to stray dogs
