childhood Flashcards
(18 cards)
which 3 theorists talk about changes to childhood over time?
- aries
- postman
- shorter
what does aries discuss?
in the middle ages childhood did not exist.
according to aries what were children considered as and why?
economic assests beacuse they had the same rights and responsibilites as adults.
what happened when the modern notion of childhood began?
there was a clear distinction between adults and children based upon clothing and roles.
what does postman say about childhood?
that childhood is disappearing
what is similar between adults and children according to postman?
children are not playing traditional games as much and tend to commit adult crimes more.
what is postmans concept of the ‘printed word’?
kept a hirearchy between adults and children as adults could read while children cannot. meant that adults could keep their matters private
what is a limitation of the ‘printed word’?
the idea that kids have access to TV and require no special action to get to it
what does shorter say influenced neglect of kids in the middle ages?
the high death rate
provide an example of this?
referred to the child as ‘it’
which 2 theorists discuss how childhood has improved?
-palmer
-gittins
what is the march of progress view?
childhood has improved significantly due to children being seen as vulnerable
what is the result of the march of progress?
introduction of laws ( such as banning child labour)
what does palmer talk about?
toxic childhood
expand on toxic childhood?
technological changes have damaged childrens physical, emotional and intellectual development.
what is toxic childhood the result of?
intensive marketing to children, parents working for longer and testing in education
what does gittins talk about?
age patriarchy
what is age patriarchy?
age patriarchy of adult domination and child dependency. this may be seen in the form of violence against children
