Childhood

Question 1

why do sociologists believe childhood is socially constructed

Answer 1

childhood differs between time, culture and place
the definition differs between societies

Question 2

what are some examples of how childhood is better

Answer 2

-more children surviving birth (increased birth rate )
-more rights
-legislation to protect children
-age appropriate toys and literature
-better health care

Question 3

what are some examples of how childhood is worse

Answer 3

-increased obesity and health concerns
-technology
-increased mental health issues and depression
-physical and psychological abuse in family can cause death

Question 4

what factors have led to childhood changing

Answer 4

-healthcare
-legal rights (school till 18, child labour laws
-change in norms and values (child-centred society )

Question 5

what is sue palmers theory of toxic childhood

Answer 5

talks about how bad childhood is getting for children:
kids have easier access to technology, junk food which is damaging for their physical and mental health
children are gaining dependency on technologies they’re given it by parents to be quiet and with parents working longer hours they rely on it as a form of entertainment

Question 6

what does Wagg say about childhood

Answer 6

its social constructed and there is no universal childhood experienced by everyone
believed childhood isn’t natural and should be distinguished from biological immaturity

Question 7

what are cross culture differences in childhood

Answer 7

in western counties, children have laws protecting and proper access to healthcare and education
whilst in non-western countries will have adult like responsibilities like having a job in factories or soldiers e.g. nepal

Question 8

what are 3 factors that change peoples experiences in childhood

Answer 8

1). social class
2). gender
3). ethnicity

Question 9

what are some disadvantages of sue palmers theory

Answer 9

• an example of parents panicking about technology
  -its argued its better children are consumers rather than producers ( child labour )

Question 10

what are some strengths of sue palmers theory

Answer 10

-modernised and reflects what is going on in society at the moment
-many sociologists do agree and so does health statistics showing the damaging effect of technology and the growing rise of obesity and mental health problems