| Cross-Cultural Differences in Childhood Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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What is Benedict’s main argument?
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Children from non-industrial countries are specialised differently into childhood.
2
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What are some examples of the differences?
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They take responsibility on their own- ‘too young’ was never a reason for not taking part in tasks. (Holmes’).
3
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What did Firth study?
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Less value placed on children showing obedience to adult authority- Tikopia of the western Pacific- rather a concession not a right expected by the adult.
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