How Has The Postition Of Children Improved ? Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the ‘March of Progress View’ on children’s improvement ?
Aries believes that children in todays society : are more valued , are more protected , are better educated , are healthier , + have more rights
“The history childhood is a nightmare from which we have only just begun to awaken.”
What is the child centred family ?
Higher living standards and smaller family sizes means that parents can afford to provide for children’s needs properly. March of progress view sociologists argue that the family has become child centred. Children are no longer seen not heard but the opposite unlike as they were in the Victorian times.
What is meant by a toxic childhood ?
Palmer believes that rapid technological and cultural changes have damaged children’s physical, emotional and intellectual development. This is a result of intensive marketing to children, parents working long hours and testing in education.
What is meant by age patriarchy ?
Gittins believes that there is an age patriarchy of adult domination and child dependency. His may assert itself in the form of violence against children
What is meant by the conflict view ?
Marxists and Feminists argue that society is based on conflict between different social groups or genders. Some of these groups have more power , status , wealth than others. March of progress view is based on false and idealised image that ignores important inequalities.
What is meant by the inequalities of children ?
Not all children share the same experience or status.
Gender differences , ethnic differences , class differences
What are the inequalities between adults and children ?
March of progress view sociologists argue that there is a division of power between adults and children but adults use this power for the protection of children. However, Holt states that we use care and protection as a form of oppression over children.
How does neglect and abuse cause inequalities between adults and children ?
Adult control over children can take an extreme form of physical neglect or physical, emotional or sexual abuse.
What is meant by control over children’s space ?
Children’s movements in industrial societies such as Britains are highly educated are highly regulated. For example, shops may display signs such as “no school kids allowed”
What is meant by controls over children’s time ?
Adults in modern society control children’s routines including , when they get up , when they go to school , etc.
