topic 4 key terms Flashcards
social construction
something that is created by society and only exists because people define it as such
child centredness
focused on the interest of children
pester power
where advertisers target children to pester their parents into buying them goods/items
march of progress
a view that sees society as improving over time
age patriarchy
inequality between adults and children
toxic childhood
rapid technology and cultural changes that have damaged childhood
cotton wool society
adults taking more and more control over children - wrapping them in ‘cotton wool’ to protect them
helicopter parenting
style of parenting that pays extremely close attention to their children - ‘hovers’ ahead like a helicopter
childhood is a social construction
childhood is shaped by social norms and traditions and not biological immaturity. Children take on specific roles imposed by those with power such as parents and teachers
sexual abuse
adults using their power to perform sexual acts with children below the age of consent
emotional abuse
persistent or severe emotional ill treatment or rejection of children, which has severe effects on emotional development
physical abuse
non sexual violence
neglect
the failure to protect children from exposure to danger including the cold and care for them properly
