4. childhood (f&h) Flashcards

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what are some views on childhood from around the world?

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-western world= grown to accept that children differ from adults. theyre vulnerable meaning adults must look after them
-britain=childhood argued as privileged time as they have protective laws
-special arrangements for children through institutions that provide unique experiences
-children seen as biologically immature compared to adults

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what are some historical changes in childhood?

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-16th & 17th century: childhood in medieval times didnt exist. out of infancy age into work
-18th & 19th century: children commonly completing labour in factories. expected work work like adults
-19th century: fathers head of household & had little to do with children

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what did Aries say about social construction?

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-construction of childhood only began during industrialisation
-restrictions placed upon child labour, viewed as innocent + needing protection
-parents unable to communicate + educate children as much as in the past
-‘phase of childhood’ created meaning children lack power, dependent on parents

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what are some criticisms of Aries?

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-criticised for assuming there was no childhood within medieval times, instead the understanding of childhood was different
-based his conclusions on a small sample of untypical french aristocratic families

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what do we know about children in the same society?

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-inequalities around class, gender so not all children treated the same
-100,000 children in UK fell into relative poverty in 2016-17
-around 4.2 million children living in poverty in 2021/22
-2.9 million white children in poverty

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what does Margo Et Al say about poverty?

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-richer families are able to purchase and provide services that can enrich a childs life
-some children are forced to take on jobs as soon as possible to try help the family or gain access to these facilities

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what is the march of progress view on the changing status of children?

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-over past few centuries, position of children in western societies has been steadily improving and is better today than it has ever been
-de mouse= history of childhood is a nightmare from which we have only recently begun to awaken. further back in history, lower level of childcare

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how has childhood improved?

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-legal improvements
*work restrictions
*compulsory education
-rights of the child
*laws to protect their rights
*human rights act 1998
-protections and welfare services
*laws to protect from neglect & abuse
-move to child centred families
*family activities focused on child
*families more child centred

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