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Childhood in west is good: Pilcher (1995) modern western def |
1. separateness 2. a golden age of happiness and innocence 3. vulnerable and in need of protection from dangers of world 4. physically and psychologically immature (can’t run own lives) 5. laws- regulations for what children are allowed, required or forbidden to do 6. bespoke dress, products and services |
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Childhood in west is bad: Firestone (1979) |
many of the ‘positive’ things associated with childhood like care and protection are just new forms of oppression and control over children. Adults now have control over their bodies, time, space and access to resources. |
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Palmer (2006) |
rise in toxic childhood working parents mean children have less adult time and have become vulnerable to damage through tech and junk food (this has led to obesity, self-harm, drug abuse, binge drinking, early sex and parenthood) |
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Aries (1950) |
historian looking at the middle ages childhood did not exist- they were mini adults with same rights, duties and skills change is due to: church (fragile creatures of god); distinction in child and adult clothing; handbooks on childbearing |
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Childhood is disappearing Postman (1994) |
children have been given the same rights; growing similarity between child & adult clothing; are now committing adult crimes like murder |
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Postman cont… why is this happening? |
encouraged materialistic attitudes; empowered and aware of rights; lack of respect for authority; over sexualisation; exposed to adult media and act like adults |
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Differences between genders Ann Oakley (gender roles) |
manipulation (behaviour) canalisation (toys, dress codes) verbal appellations (e.g. “good girl”) different activities |
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Cross-cultural Benedict (1934) |
children in simper, non-industrial societies are generally treated differently in 3 ways: take responsibility at early age less value placed on children showing obedience to adult authority sexual behaviour viewed differently |
