Globalisation Of Western Childhoods

Question 1

The western construction of childhood is being globalised
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Answer 1

Some sociologist believe that the western construction childhood is becoming globalised

This has been done through international humanitarian and welfare agencies

For example, concerns about child labour or street children in developing world countries reflects a western view of how our childhood ought to be

This might be an important preparation for adulthood in these countries
In this view childhood is not disappearing but spreading throughout the world

Question 2

The Western construction of childhood is being globalised
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Answer 2

Palmer states that children experiencing toxic childhood
This is because of rapid technological and cultural changes which has damaged children’s physical emotional and intellectual development, so they are no longer vulnerable and protected in the west

Concern has been expressed about children’s behaviour with the UK near the top of the National League tables for obesity, self harm, drug and alcohol abuse