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Benedict (1934) about social construction of childhood ?

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Childhood not fixed,

Children treated differently (in non-instrumental society) - laws, clothes, food, less authority

2
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What does Ariès say about social construction of childhood?

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Painting - ‘mini adults’, no distinction between children and adults

CHILDHOOD DIDNT EXIST

3
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What did Pilcher (1995) say about social construction of childhood

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Childhood is separated: clear distinct life stage
Adult and child difference- dress, food, authors, laws, technology.
‘Golden age’ - innocence and happiness

4
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Counter for Pilcher?

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Wagg - different cultures interpret childhood: social construction

5
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Name some changes in childhood position

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Compulsory schooling
Child protection & welfare
Children rights
Decrease family size

6
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Jenk about social construction of childhood?

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Childhood NOT disappearing - adapting with society

7
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CHILD-CENTREDNESS

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Small family - provide more
Emotional needs
Care

8
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What does Palmer say about childhood?

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TOXIC CHILDHOOD
Technology damage child’s physical and emotional & intellectual development
Tv in room
No printer culture

9
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What does Gittins say about childhood?

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Age patriarchy - inequalities between adults and children

ADULT DOMINANCE

10
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Name some conflict theory’s for childhood

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Neglect & abuse
Control over children’s space 
Control over children’s bodies
Control over children’s time
Control over children’s resources
11
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What does carol smart say about childhood?

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Childhood is a social construction